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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194,844, 268,884.72 and 105,420

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194,844, 268,884.72 and 105,420 is: 145,479.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194,844 : 268,884.72 = 105,420 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194,844/268,884.72 = 105,420/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194,844x = 268,884.72 × 105,420
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194,844x = 28,345,827,182.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,345,827,182.40/194,844
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,479.60

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