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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194,887.68, 268,720.80 and 143,974.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194,887.68, 268,720.80 and 143,974.08 is: 198,518.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194,887.68 : 268,720.80 = 143,974.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194,887.68/268,720.80 = 143,974.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194,887.68x = 268,720.80 × 143,974.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194,887.68x = 38,688,829,956.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,688,829,956.86/194,887.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,518.60

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