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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195,279.92, 269,341.57 and 137,859.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195,279.92, 269,341.57 and 137,859.38 is: 190,143.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195,279.92 : 269,341.57 = 137,859.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195,279.92/269,341.57 = 137,859.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195,279.92x = 269,341.57 × 137,859.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195,279.92x = 37,131,261,684.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,131,261,684.07/195,279.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,143.78

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