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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194,851.60, 292,277.40 and 141,715.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194,851.60, 292,277.40 and 141,715.60 is: 212,573.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194,851.60 : 292,277.40 = 141,715.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194,851.60/292,277.40 = 141,715.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194,851.60x = 292,277.40 × 141,715.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194,851.60x = 41,420,267,107.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,420,267,107.44/194,851.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,573.40

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