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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194,325.43, 268,292.91 and 158,600.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194,325.43, 268,292.91 and 158,600.65 is: 218,969.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194,325.43 : 268,292.91 = 158,600.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194,325.43/268,292.91 = 158,600.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194,325.43x = 268,292.91 × 158,600.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194,325.43x = 42,551,429,916.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,551,429,916.39/194,325.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,969.95

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