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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194,628.98, 268,595.97 and 122,982.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194,628.98, 268,595.97 and 122,982.86 is: 169,721.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194,628.98 : 268,595.97 = 122,982.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194,628.98/268,595.97 = 122,982.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194,628.98x = 268,595.97 × 122,982.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194,628.98x = 33,032,700,785.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,032,700,785.38/194,628.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169,721.39

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