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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194,962.68, 291,778.68 and 163,408.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194,962.68, 291,778.68 and 163,408.38 is: 244,554.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194,962.68 : 291,778.68 = 163,408.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194,962.68/291,778.68 = 163,408.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194,962.68x = 291,778.68 × 163,408.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194,962.68x = 47,679,081,417.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,679,081,417.34/194,962.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,554.91

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