Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194,843.40, 268,911 and 114,297
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 194,843.40, 268,911 and 114,297 is: 157,745.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
194,843.40 : 268,911 = 114,297 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
194,843.40/268,911 = 114,297/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
194,843.40x = 268,911 × 114,297 - Step 4: Simplify right side
194,843.40x = 30,735,720,567 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 30,735,720,567/194,843.40 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 157,745.76
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