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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194,987.56, 292,895.58 and 183,611.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194,987.56, 292,895.58 and 183,611.44 is: 275,807.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194,987.56 : 292,895.58 = 183,611.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194,987.56/292,895.58 = 183,611.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194,987.56x = 292,895.58 × 183,611.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194,987.56x = 53,778,979,213.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,778,979,213.44/194,987.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,807.23

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