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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194,436.60, 268,238.97 and 117,926.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194,436.60, 268,238.97 and 117,926.46 is: 162,687.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194,436.60 : 268,238.97 = 117,926.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194,436.60/268,238.97 = 117,926.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194,436.60x = 268,238.97 × 117,926.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194,436.60x = 31,632,471,080.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,632,471,080.06/194,436.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,687.84

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