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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194,951.20, 269,157.72 and 159,226.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194,951.20, 269,157.72 and 159,226.96 is: 219,835.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194,951.20 : 269,157.72 = 159,226.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194,951.20/269,157.72 = 159,226.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194,951.20x = 269,157.72 × 159,226.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194,951.20x = 42,857,165,516.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,857,165,516.13/194,951.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,835.35

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