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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,151.47, 393,103.33 and 194,390.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,151.47, 393,103.33 and 194,390.97 is: 267,982.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,151.47 : 393,103.33 = 194,390.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,151.47/393,103.33 = 194,390.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,151.47x = 393,103.33 × 194,390.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,151.47x = 76,415,737,628.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,415,737,628.93/285,151.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267,982.97

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