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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290,974.66, 401,561.49 and 194,011.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290,974.66, 401,561.49 and 194,011.18 is: 267,746.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290,974.66 : 401,561.49 = 194,011.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290,974.66/401,561.49 = 194,011.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290,974.66x = 401,561.49 × 194,011.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290,974.66x = 77,907,418,517.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,907,418,517.46/290,974.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267,746.40

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