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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194,822.80, 292,212.60 and 159,701.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194,822.80, 292,212.60 and 159,701.20 is: 239,534.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194,822.80 : 292,212.60 = 159,701.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194,822.80/292,212.60 = 159,701.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194,822.80x = 292,212.60 × 159,701.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194,822.80x = 46,666,702,875.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,666,702,875.12/194,822.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,534.09

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