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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194,415, 268,292.70 and 104,991

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194,415, 268,292.70 and 104,991 is: 144,887.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194,415 : 268,292.70 = 104,991 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194,415/268,292.70 = 104,991/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194,415x = 268,292.70 × 104,991
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194,415x = 28,168,318,865.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,168,318,865.70/194,415
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,887.58

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