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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,158.60, 294,237.90 and 184,348.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,158.60, 294,237.90 and 184,348.80 is: 276,523.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,158.60 : 294,237.90 = 184,348.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,158.60/294,237.90 = 184,348.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,158.60x = 294,237.90 × 184,348.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,158.60x = 54,242,403,779.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,242,403,779.52/196,158.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,523.20

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