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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194,279.23, 268,002.72 and 133,744.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194,279.23, 268,002.72 and 133,744.78 is: 184,497.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194,279.23 : 268,002.72 = 133,744.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194,279.23/268,002.72 = 133,744.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194,279.23x = 268,002.72 × 133,744.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194,279.23x = 35,843,964,825.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,843,964,825.80/194,279.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,497.15

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