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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194,247.38, 268,073.71 and 117,773.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194,247.38, 268,073.71 and 117,773.80 is: 162,535.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194,247.38 : 268,073.71 = 117,773.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194,247.38/268,073.71 = 117,773.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194,247.38x = 268,073.71 × 117,773.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194,247.38x = 31,572,059,506.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,572,059,506.80/194,247.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,535.32

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