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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194,601.23, 268,551.74 and 112,947.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194,601.23, 268,551.74 and 112,947.53 is: 155,868.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194,601.23 : 268,551.74 = 112,947.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194,601.23/268,551.74 = 112,947.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194,601.23x = 268,551.74 × 112,947.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194,601.23x = 30,332,255,816.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,332,255,816.84/194,601.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,868.78

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