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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194,905.17, 268,969.14 and 105,481.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194,905.17, 268,969.14 and 105,481.17 is: 145,564.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194,905.17 : 268,969.14 = 105,481.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194,905.17/268,969.14 = 105,481.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194,905.17x = 268,969.14 × 105,481.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194,905.17x = 28,371,179,581.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,371,179,581.09/194,905.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,564.02

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