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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194,744.20, 292,116.30 and 185,558.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194,744.20, 292,116.30 and 185,558.80 is: 278,338.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194,744.20 : 292,116.30 = 185,558.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194,744.20/292,116.30 = 185,558.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194,744.20x = 292,116.30 × 185,558.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194,744.20x = 54,204,750,088.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,204,750,088.44/194,744.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,338.20

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