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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309,594.18, 427,066.98 and 194,829.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309,594.18, 427,066.98 and 194,829.99 is: 268,756.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309,594.18 : 427,066.98 = 194,829.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309,594.18/427,066.98 = 194,829.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309,594.18x = 427,066.98 × 194,829.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309,594.18x = 83,205,456,608.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,205,456,608.79/309,594.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,756.52

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