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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194,261.38, 268,099.89 and 113,684.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194,261.38, 268,099.89 and 113,684.10 is: 156,895.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194,261.38 : 268,099.89 = 113,684.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194,261.38/268,099.89 = 113,684.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194,261.38x = 268,099.89 × 113,684.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194,261.38x = 30,478,693,912.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,478,693,912.53/194,261.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,895.28

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