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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,803.60, 377,705.40 and 194,722.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,803.60, 377,705.40 and 194,722.90 is: 292,084.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,803.60 : 377,705.40 = 194,722.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,803.60/377,705.40 = 194,722.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,803.60x = 377,705.40 × 194,722.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,803.60x = 73,547,890,833.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,547,890,833.66/251,803.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,084.35

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