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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294,244.72, 441,364.50 and 194,849.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294,244.72, 441,364.50 and 194,849.53 is: 292,272.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294,244.72 : 441,364.50 = 194,849.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294,244.72/441,364.50 = 194,849.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294,244.72x = 441,364.50 × 194,849.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294,244.72x = 85,999,664,280.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,999,664,280.27/294,244.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,272.59

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