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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194,841.72, 292,264.72 and 68,485.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194,841.72, 292,264.72 and 68,485.57 is: 102,729.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194,841.72 : 292,264.72 = 68,485.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194,841.72/292,264.72 = 68,485.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194,841.72x = 292,264.72 × 68,485.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194,841.72x = 20,015,915,038.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,015,915,038.21/194,841.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,729.10

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