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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194,868, 292,296.96 and 52,727.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194,868, 292,296.96 and 52,727.04 is: 79,089.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194,868 : 292,296.96 = 52,727.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194,868/292,296.96 = 52,727.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194,868x = 292,296.96 × 52,727.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194,868x = 15,411,953,501.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,411,953,501.80/194,868
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79,089.20

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