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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194,987.80, 292,481.70 and 182,157.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194,987.80, 292,481.70 and 182,157.40 is: 273,236.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194,987.80 : 292,481.70 = 182,157.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194,987.80/292,481.70 = 182,157.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194,987.80x = 292,481.70 × 182,157.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194,987.80x = 53,277,706,019.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,277,706,019.58/194,987.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,236.10

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