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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194,461.96, 268,481.36 and 158,736.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194,461.96, 268,481.36 and 158,736.92 is: 219,158.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194,461.96 : 268,481.36 = 158,736.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194,461.96/268,481.36 = 158,736.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194,461.96x = 268,481.36 × 158,736.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194,461.96x = 42,617,904,163.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,617,904,163.81/194,461.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,158.05

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