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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194,997.26, 269,098 and 114,426.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194,997.26, 269,098 and 114,426.12 is: 157,909.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194,997.26 : 269,098 = 114,426.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194,997.26/269,098 = 114,426.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194,997.26x = 269,098 × 114,426.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194,997.26x = 30,791,840,039.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,791,840,039.76/194,997.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,909.09

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