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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194,281.11, 268,034.23 and 117,772.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194,281.11, 268,034.23 and 117,772.31 is: 162,481.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194,281.11 : 268,034.23 = 117,772.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194,281.11/268,034.23 = 117,772.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194,281.11x = 268,034.23 × 117,772.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194,281.11x = 31,567,010,426.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,567,010,426.17/194,281.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,481.11

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