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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194,672.52, 268,628.04 and 143,712.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194,672.52, 268,628.04 and 143,712.36 is: 198,308.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194,672.52 : 268,628.04 = 143,712.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194,672.52/268,628.04 = 143,712.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194,672.52x = 268,628.04 × 143,712.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194,672.52x = 38,605,169,590.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,605,169,590.57/194,672.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,308.26

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