Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195,285.60, 269,462.16 and 114,696
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 195,285.60, 269,462.16 and 114,696 is: 158,261.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
195,285.60 : 269,462.16 = 114,696 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
195,285.60/269,462.16 = 114,696/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
195,285.60x = 269,462.16 × 114,696 - Step 4: Simplify right side
195,285.60x = 30,906,231,903.36 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 30,906,231,903.36/195,285.60 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 158,261.70
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