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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194,833.80, 292,250.70 and 162,028.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194,833.80, 292,250.70 and 162,028.80 is: 243,043.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194,833.80 : 292,250.70 = 162,028.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194,833.80/292,250.70 = 162,028.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194,833.80x = 292,250.70 × 162,028.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194,833.80x = 47,353,030,220.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,353,030,220.16/194,833.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,043.20

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