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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194,664.44, 268,618.25 and 118,225.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194,664.44, 268,618.25 and 118,225.37 is: 163,139.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194,664.44 : 268,618.25 = 118,225.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194,664.44/268,618.25 = 118,225.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194,664.44x = 268,618.25 × 118,225.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194,664.44x = 31,757,490,947.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,757,490,947.47/194,664.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,139.67

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