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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194,513.52, 268,449.96 and 112,859.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194,513.52, 268,449.96 and 112,859.70 is: 155,758.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194,513.52 : 268,449.96 = 112,859.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194,513.52/268,449.96 = 112,859.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194,513.52x = 268,449.96 × 112,859.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194,513.52x = 30,297,181,950.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,297,181,950.61/194,513.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,758.75

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