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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194,934.18, 292,517.90 and 179,071.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194,934.18, 292,517.90 and 179,071.14 is: 268,713.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194,934.18 : 292,517.90 = 179,071.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194,934.18/292,517.90 = 179,071.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194,934.18x = 292,517.90 × 179,071.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194,934.18x = 52,381,513,823.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,381,513,823.41/194,934.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,713.85

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