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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194,895.42, 268,966.49 and 137,553.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194,895.42, 268,966.49 and 137,553.09 is: 189,830.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194,895.42 : 268,966.49 = 137,553.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194,895.42/268,966.49 = 137,553.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194,895.42x = 268,966.49 × 137,553.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194,895.42x = 36,997,171,118.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,997,171,118.19/194,895.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,830.89

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