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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194,520.12, 268,335.72 and 158,262.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194,520.12, 268,335.72 and 158,262.09 is: 218,318.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194,520.12 : 268,335.72 = 158,262.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194,520.12/268,335.72 = 158,262.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194,520.12x = 268,335.72 × 158,262.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194,520.12x = 42,467,370,862.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,467,370,862.60/194,520.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,318.66

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