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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,461.67, 395,168.85 and 194,585.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,461.67, 395,168.85 and 194,585.68 is: 268,427.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,461.67 : 395,168.85 = 194,585.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,461.67/395,168.85 = 194,585.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,461.67x = 395,168.85 × 194,585.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,461.67x = 76,894,199,392.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,894,199,392.07/286,461.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,427.53

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