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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194,655.42, 268,573.64 and 114,039.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194,655.42, 268,573.64 and 114,039.59 is: 157,344.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194,655.42 : 268,573.64 = 114,039.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194,655.42/268,573.64 = 114,039.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194,655.42x = 268,573.64 × 114,039.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194,655.42x = 30,628,025,877.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,628,025,877.34/194,655.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,344.84

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