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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195,171.89, 269,229.61 and 134,774.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195,171.89, 269,229.61 and 134,774.24 is: 185,914.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195,171.89 : 269,229.61 = 134,774.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195,171.89/269,229.61 = 134,774.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195,171.89x = 269,229.61 × 134,774.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195,171.89x = 36,285,216,914.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,285,216,914.79/195,171.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,914.15

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