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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194,950.72, 269,015.68 and 114,369.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194,950.72, 269,015.68 and 114,369.60 is: 157,820.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194,950.72 : 269,015.68 = 114,369.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194,950.72/269,015.68 = 114,369.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194,950.72x = 269,015.68 × 114,369.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194,950.72x = 30,767,215,715.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,767,215,715.33/194,950.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,820.48

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