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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,611.70, 395,945.55 and 194,627.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,611.70, 395,945.55 and 194,627.70 is: 291,226.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,611.70 : 395,945.55 = 194,627.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,611.70/395,945.55 = 194,627.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,611.70x = 395,945.55 × 194,627.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,611.70x = 77,061,971,721.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,061,971,721.74/264,611.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291,226.62

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