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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194,815.15, 292,222.73 and 159,794.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194,815.15, 292,222.73 and 159,794.35 is: 239,691.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194,815.15 : 292,222.73 = 159,794.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194,815.15/292,222.73 = 159,794.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194,815.15x = 292,222.73 × 159,794.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194,815.15x = 46,695,541,195.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,695,541,195.58/194,815.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,691.53

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