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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194,868.56, 268,707.87 and 169,154.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194,868.56, 268,707.87 and 169,154.57 is: 233,250.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194,868.56 : 268,707.87 = 169,154.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194,868.56/268,707.87 = 169,154.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194,868.56x = 268,707.87 × 169,154.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194,868.56x = 45,453,164,877.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,453,164,877.24/194,868.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,250.37

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