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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195,359.44, 269,510.76 and 114,644.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195,359.44, 269,510.76 and 114,644.56 is: 158,159.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195,359.44 : 269,510.76 = 114,644.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195,359.44/269,510.76 = 114,644.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195,359.44x = 269,510.76 × 114,644.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195,359.44x = 30,897,942,495.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,897,942,495.47/195,359.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,159.45

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