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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194,921.64, 268,906.14 and 114,308.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194,921.64, 268,906.14 and 114,308.28 is: 157,695.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194,921.64 : 268,906.14 = 114,308.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194,921.64/268,906.14 = 114,308.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194,921.64x = 268,906.14 × 114,308.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194,921.64x = 30,738,198,344.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,738,198,344.84/194,921.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,695.16

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