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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194,409.50, 268,285.11 and 104,985.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194,409.50, 268,285.11 and 104,985.50 is: 144,879.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194,409.50 : 268,285.11 = 104,985.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194,409.50/268,285.11 = 104,985.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194,409.50x = 268,285.11 × 104,985.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194,409.50x = 28,166,046,415.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,166,046,415.91/194,409.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,879.99

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