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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194,803.60, 292,205.40 and 168,231.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194,803.60, 292,205.40 and 168,231.55 is: 252,347.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194,803.60 : 292,205.40 = 168,231.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194,803.60/292,205.40 = 168,231.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194,803.60x = 292,205.40 × 168,231.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194,803.60x = 49,158,167,360.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,158,167,360.37/194,803.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,347.33

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