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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194,996.37, 268,834.77 and 154,843.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194,996.37, 268,834.77 and 154,843.05 is: 213,476.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194,996.37 : 268,834.77 = 154,843.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194,996.37/268,834.77 = 154,843.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194,996.37x = 268,834.77 × 154,843.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194,996.37x = 41,627,195,732.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,627,195,732.85/194,996.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,476.77

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