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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194,886.81, 268,925.97 and 114,299.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194,886.81, 268,925.97 and 114,299.51 is: 157,722.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194,886.81 : 268,925.97 = 114,299.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194,886.81/268,925.97 = 114,299.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194,886.81x = 268,925.97 × 114,299.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194,886.81x = 30,738,105,681.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,738,105,681.27/194,886.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,722.86

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