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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194,617.06, 268,525.72 and 118,134.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194,617.06, 268,525.72 and 118,134.26 is: 162,997.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194,617.06 : 268,525.72 = 118,134.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194,617.06/268,525.72 = 118,134.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194,617.06x = 268,525.72 × 118,134.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194,617.06x = 31,722,087,223.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,722,087,223.17/194,617.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,997.46

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