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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194,685, 268,665.30 and 105,261

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194,685, 268,665.30 and 105,261 is: 145,260.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194,685 : 268,665.30 = 105,261 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194,685/268,665.30 = 105,261/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194,685x = 268,665.30 × 105,261
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194,685x = 28,279,978,143.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,279,978,143.30/194,685
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,260.18

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