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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194,660, 268,631.44 and 105,236.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194,660, 268,631.44 and 105,236.64 is: 145,226.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194,660 : 268,631.44 = 105,236.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194,660/268,631.44 = 105,236.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194,660x = 268,631.44 × 105,236.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194,660x = 28,269,870,143.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,269,870,143.96/194,660
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,226.91

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