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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194,844.40, 268,912.38 and 114,298

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194,844.40, 268,912.38 and 114,298 is: 157,747.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194,844.40 : 268,912.38 = 114,298 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194,844.40/268,912.38 = 114,298/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194,844.40x = 268,912.38 × 114,298
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194,844.40x = 30,736,147,209.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,736,147,209.24/194,844.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,747.14

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