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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194,811.41, 292,233.76 and 68,440.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194,811.41, 292,233.76 and 68,440.68 is: 102,666.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194,811.41 : 292,233.76 = 68,440.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194,811.41/292,233.76 = 68,440.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194,811.41x = 292,233.76 × 68,440.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194,811.41x = 20,000,677,082.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,000,677,082.26/194,811.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,666.87

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