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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309,564.88, 427,018.54 and 194,661.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309,564.88, 427,018.54 and 194,661.68 is: 268,519.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309,564.88 : 427,018.54 = 194,661.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309,564.88/427,018.54 = 194,661.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309,564.88x = 427,018.54 × 194,661.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309,564.88x = 83,124,146,387.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,124,146,387.55/309,564.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,519.30

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