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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194,405.94, 268,273.62 and 118,954.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194,405.94, 268,273.62 and 118,954.44 is: 164,153.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194,405.94 : 268,273.62 = 118,954.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194,405.94/268,273.62 = 118,954.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194,405.94x = 268,273.62 × 118,954.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194,405.94x = 31,912,338,233.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,912,338,233.87/194,405.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,153.10

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