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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194,357.58, 268,121.77 and 113,735.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194,357.58, 268,121.77 and 113,735.22 is: 156,900.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194,357.58 : 268,121.77 = 113,735.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194,357.58/268,121.77 = 113,735.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194,357.58x = 268,121.77 × 113,735.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194,357.58x = 30,494,888,497.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,494,888,497.74/194,357.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,900.95

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