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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194,914.34, 268,978.89 and 108,874.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194,914.34, 268,978.89 and 108,874.52 is: 150,245.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194,914.34 : 268,978.89 = 108,874.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194,914.34/268,978.89 = 108,874.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194,914.34x = 268,978.89 × 108,874.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194,914.34x = 29,284,947,610.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,284,947,610.94/194,914.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,245.22

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