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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195,028.12, 268,994.82 and 134,617.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195,028.12, 268,994.82 and 134,617.24 is: 185,672.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195,028.12 : 268,994.82 = 134,617.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195,028.12/268,994.82 = 134,617.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195,028.12x = 268,994.82 × 134,617.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195,028.12x = 36,211,340,242.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,211,340,242.70/195,028.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,672.41

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