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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194,845.40, 268,913.76 and 114,299

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194,845.40, 268,913.76 and 114,299 is: 157,748.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194,845.40 : 268,913.76 = 114,299 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194,845.40/268,913.76 = 114,299/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194,845.40x = 268,913.76 × 114,299
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194,845.40x = 30,736,573,854.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,736,573,854.24/194,845.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,748.52

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