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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194,994.45, 269,217.41 and 159,270.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194,994.45, 269,217.41 and 159,270.21 is: 219,895.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194,994.45 : 269,217.41 = 159,270.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194,994.45/269,217.41 = 159,270.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194,994.45x = 269,217.41 × 159,270.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194,994.45x = 42,878,312,630.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,878,312,630.01/194,994.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,895.04

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