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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194,686.93, 268,725.41 and 114,131.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194,686.93, 268,725.41 and 114,131.89 is: 157,535.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194,686.93 : 268,725.41 = 114,131.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194,686.93/268,725.41 = 114,131.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194,686.93x = 268,725.41 × 114,131.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194,686.93x = 30,670,138,934.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,670,138,934.32/194,686.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,535.69

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