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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194,329.08, 268,241.31 and 113,782.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194,329.08, 268,241.31 and 113,782.50 is: 157,059.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194,329.08 : 268,241.31 = 113,782.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194,329.08/268,241.31 = 113,782.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194,329.08x = 268,241.31 × 113,782.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194,329.08x = 30,521,166,855.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,521,166,855.08/194,329.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,059.18

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