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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194,652.55, 268,569.66 and 114,036.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194,652.55, 268,569.66 and 114,036.73 is: 157,340.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194,652.55 : 268,569.66 = 114,036.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194,652.55/268,569.66 = 114,036.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194,652.55x = 268,569.66 × 114,036.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194,652.55x = 30,626,804,460.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,626,804,460.76/194,652.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,340.89

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