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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194,721, 268,715.01 and 105,297

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194,721, 268,715.01 and 105,297 is: 145,309.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194,721 : 268,715.01 = 105,297 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194,721/268,715.01 = 105,297/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194,721x = 268,715.01 × 105,297
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194,721x = 28,294,884,407.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,294,884,407.97/194,721
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,309.88

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