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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194,451.60, 268,467.04 and 158,726.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194,451.60, 268,467.04 and 158,726.54 is: 219,143.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194,451.60 : 268,467.04 = 158,726.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194,451.60/268,467.04 = 158,726.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194,451.60x = 268,467.04 × 158,726.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194,451.60x = 42,612,844,363.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,612,844,363.24/194,451.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,143.71

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