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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194,539.68, 268,485.39 and 114,034.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194,539.68, 268,485.39 and 114,034.82 is: 157,380.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194,539.68 : 268,485.39 = 114,034.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194,539.68/268,485.39 = 114,034.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194,539.68x = 268,485.39 × 114,034.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194,539.68x = 30,616,681,778.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,616,681,778.85/194,539.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,380.14

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