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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195,177.79, 269,347.44 and 114,606.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195,177.79, 269,347.44 and 114,606.28 is: 158,157.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195,177.79 : 269,347.44 = 114,606.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195,177.79/269,347.44 = 114,606.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195,177.79x = 269,347.44 × 114,606.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195,177.79x = 30,868,908,125.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,868,908,125.92/195,177.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,157.89

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