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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,001.10, 294,001.65 and 185,114.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,001.10, 294,001.65 and 185,114.70 is: 277,672.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,001.10 : 294,001.65 = 185,114.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,001.10/294,001.65 = 185,114.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,001.10x = 294,001.65 × 185,114.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,001.10x = 54,424,027,239.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,424,027,239.26/196,001.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,672.05

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