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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,835.76, 376,693.56 and 194,739.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,835.76, 376,693.56 and 194,739.12 is: 292,450.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,835.76 : 376,693.56 = 194,739.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,835.76/376,693.56 = 194,739.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,835.76x = 376,693.56 × 194,739.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,835.76x = 73,356,972,384.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,356,972,384.07/250,835.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,450.22

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