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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,926.40, 424,125.92 and 194,221.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,926.40, 424,125.92 and 194,221.68 is: 291,151.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,926.40 : 424,125.92 = 194,221.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,926.40/424,125.92 = 194,221.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,926.40x = 424,125.92 × 194,221.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,926.40x = 82,374,448,713.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,374,448,713.95/282,926.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291,151.51

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