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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194,812, 268,840.56 and 105,388

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194,812, 268,840.56 and 105,388 is: 145,435.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194,812 : 268,840.56 = 105,388 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194,812/268,840.56 = 105,388/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194,812x = 268,840.56 × 105,388
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194,812x = 28,332,568,937.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,332,568,937.28/194,812
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,435.44

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