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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194,848.40, 292,272.60 and 123,989.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194,848.40, 292,272.60 and 123,989.60 is: 185,984.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194,848.40 : 292,272.60 = 123,989.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194,848.40/292,272.60 = 123,989.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194,848.40x = 292,272.60 × 123,989.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194,848.40x = 36,238,762,764.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,238,762,764.96/194,848.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,984.40

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