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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194,429.73, 268,347.84 and 113,852.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194,429.73, 268,347.84 and 113,852.55 is: 157,136.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194,429.73 : 268,347.84 = 113,852.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194,429.73/268,347.84 = 113,852.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194,429.73x = 268,347.84 × 113,852.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194,429.73x = 30,552,085,870.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,552,085,870.99/194,429.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,136.90

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