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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194,445.16, 291,459.74 and 138,872.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194,445.16, 291,459.74 and 138,872.68 is: 208,160.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194,445.16 : 291,459.74 = 138,872.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194,445.16/291,459.74 = 138,872.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194,445.16x = 291,459.74 × 138,872.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194,445.16x = 40,475,795,205.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,475,795,205.90/194,445.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,160.47

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