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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194,975.80, 292,026.30 and 159,983.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194,975.80, 292,026.30 and 159,983.80 is: 239,616.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194,975.80 : 292,026.30 = 159,983.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194,975.80/292,026.30 = 159,983.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194,975.80x = 292,026.30 × 159,983.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194,975.80x = 46,719,477,173.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,719,477,173.94/194,975.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,616.80

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