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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194,814.60, 292,221.90 and 168,570.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194,814.60, 292,221.90 and 168,570.60 is: 252,855.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194,814.60 : 292,221.90 = 168,570.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194,814.60/292,221.90 = 168,570.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194,814.60x = 292,221.90 × 168,570.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194,814.60x = 49,260,021,016.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,260,021,016.14/194,814.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,855.90

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