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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194,430.73, 268,349.22 and 113,853.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194,430.73, 268,349.22 and 113,853.55 is: 157,138.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194,430.73 : 268,349.22 = 113,853.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194,430.73/268,349.22 = 113,853.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194,430.73x = 268,349.22 × 113,853.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194,430.73x = 30,552,511,336.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,552,511,336.73/194,430.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,138.28

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