Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194,850, 268,893 and 105,426
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 194,850, 268,893 and 105,426 is: 145,487.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
194,850 : 268,893 = 105,426 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
194,850/268,893 = 105,426/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
194,850x = 268,893 × 105,426 - Step 4: Simplify right side
194,850x = 28,348,313,418 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 28,348,313,418/194,850 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 145,487.88
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