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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194,920.73, 268,992.86 and 114,349.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194,920.73, 268,992.86 and 114,349.62 is: 157,803.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194,920.73 : 268,992.86 = 114,349.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194,920.73/268,992.86 = 114,349.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194,920.73x = 268,992.86 × 114,349.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194,920.73x = 30,759,231,760.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,759,231,760.69/194,920.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,803.80

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