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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194,957.02, 268,887.78 and 126,995.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194,957.02, 268,887.78 and 126,995.38 is: 175,154.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194,957.02 : 268,887.78 = 126,995.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194,957.02/268,887.78 = 126,995.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194,957.02x = 268,887.78 × 126,995.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194,957.02x = 34,147,505,798.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,147,505,798.46/194,957.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,154.02

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