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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194,913.68, 268,985.30 and 114,399.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194,913.68, 268,985.30 and 114,399.28 is: 157,873.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194,913.68 : 268,985.30 = 114,399.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194,913.68/268,985.30 = 114,399.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194,913.68x = 268,985.30 × 114,399.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194,913.68x = 30,771,724,650.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,771,724,650.58/194,913.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,873.60

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