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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309,557.58, 427,008.46 and 194,654.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309,557.58, 427,008.46 and 194,654.37 is: 268,509.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309,557.58 : 427,008.46 = 194,654.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309,557.58/427,008.46 = 194,654.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309,557.58x = 427,008.46 × 194,654.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309,557.58x = 83,119,060,630.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,119,060,630.93/309,557.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,509.21

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