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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194,961.89, 292,383.30 and 82,640

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194,961.89, 292,383.30 and 82,640 is: 123,934.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194,961.89 : 292,383.30 = 82,640 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194,961.89/292,383.30 = 82,640/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194,961.89x = 292,383.30 × 82,640
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194,961.89x = 24,162,555,912
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,162,555,912/194,961.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,934.76

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