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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194,909.50, 268,975.14 and 105,485.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194,909.50, 268,975.14 and 105,485.50 is: 145,570.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194,909.50 : 268,975.14 = 105,485.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194,909.50/268,975.14 = 105,485.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194,909.50x = 268,975.14 × 105,485.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194,909.50x = 28,372,977,130.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,372,977,130.47/194,909.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,570.01

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