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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194,659.02, 268,655.22 and 114,118.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194,659.02, 268,655.22 and 114,118.20 is: 157,498.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194,659.02 : 268,655.22 = 114,118.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194,659.02/268,655.22 = 114,118.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194,659.02x = 268,655.22 × 114,118.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194,659.02x = 30,658,450,127.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,658,450,127.00/194,659.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,498.22

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