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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194,568.58, 268,484.97 and 143,609.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194,568.58, 268,484.97 and 143,609.14 is: 198,166.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194,568.58 : 268,484.97 = 143,609.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194,568.58/268,484.97 = 143,609.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194,568.58x = 268,484.97 × 143,609.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194,568.58x = 38,556,895,644.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,556,895,644.63/194,568.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,166.09

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