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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194,697.79, 268,804.59 and 149,288.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194,697.79, 268,804.59 and 149,288.55 is: 206,111.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194,697.79 : 268,804.59 = 149,288.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194,697.79/268,804.59 = 149,288.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194,697.79x = 268,804.59 × 149,288.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194,697.79x = 40,129,447,474.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,129,447,474.44/194,697.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,111.47

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