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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194,613.39, 268,336.38 and 137,262.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194,613.39, 268,336.38 and 137,262.15 is: 189,259.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194,613.39 : 268,336.38 = 137,262.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194,613.39/268,336.38 = 137,262.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194,613.39x = 268,336.38 × 137,262.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194,613.39x = 36,832,428,442.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,832,428,442.02/194,613.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,259.48

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