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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194,886.08, 268,942.64 and 105,462.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194,886.08, 268,942.64 and 105,462.08 is: 145,537.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194,886.08 : 268,942.64 = 105,462.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194,886.08/268,942.64 = 105,462.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194,886.08x = 268,942.64 × 105,462.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194,886.08x = 28,363,250,215.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,363,250,215.09/194,886.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,537.59

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