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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194,706, 268,723.44 and 119,298.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194,706, 268,723.44 and 119,298.24 is: 164,649.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194,706 : 268,723.44 = 119,298.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194,706/268,723.44 = 119,298.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194,706x = 268,723.44 × 119,298.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194,706x = 32,058,233,438.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,058,233,438.75/194,706
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,649.44

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