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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194,858.40, 292,287.60 and 155,492.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194,858.40, 292,287.60 and 155,492.40 is: 233,238.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194,858.40 : 292,287.60 = 155,492.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194,858.40/292,287.60 = 155,492.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194,858.40x = 292,287.60 × 155,492.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194,858.40x = 45,448,500,414.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,448,500,414.24/194,858.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,238.60

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