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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,150.60, 294,225.90 and 184,340.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,150.60, 294,225.90 and 184,340.80 is: 276,511.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,150.60 : 294,225.90 = 184,340.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,150.60/294,225.90 = 184,340.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,150.60x = 294,225.90 × 184,340.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,150.60x = 54,237,837,786.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,237,837,786.72/196,150.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,511.20

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