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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194,976.30, 292,027.05 and 159,984.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194,976.30, 292,027.05 and 159,984.30 is: 239,617.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194,976.30 : 292,027.05 = 159,984.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194,976.30/292,027.05 = 159,984.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194,976.30x = 292,027.05 × 159,984.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194,976.30x = 46,719,743,175.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,719,743,175.32/194,976.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,617.55

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