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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194,554.60, 268,439.62 and 118,072

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194,554.60, 268,439.62 and 118,072 is: 162,911.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194,554.60 : 268,439.62 = 118,072 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194,554.60/268,439.62 = 118,072/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194,554.60x = 268,439.62 × 118,072
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194,554.60x = 31,695,202,812.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,695,202,812.64/194,554.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,911.61

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