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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194,742.20, 292,113.30 and 185,556.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194,742.20, 292,113.30 and 185,556.80 is: 278,335.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194,742.20 : 292,113.30 = 185,556.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194,742.20/292,113.30 = 185,556.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194,742.20x = 292,113.30 × 185,556.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194,742.20x = 54,203,609,185.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,203,609,185.44/194,742.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,335.20

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