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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194,326.43, 268,294.29 and 158,601.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194,326.43, 268,294.29 and 158,601.65 is: 218,971.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194,326.43 : 268,294.29 = 158,601.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194,326.43/268,294.29 = 158,601.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194,326.43x = 268,294.29 × 158,601.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194,326.43x = 42,551,917,079.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,551,917,079.58/194,326.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,971.33

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