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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195,361.44, 269,513.52 and 114,646.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195,361.44, 269,513.52 and 114,646.56 is: 158,162.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195,361.44 : 269,513.52 = 114,646.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195,361.44/269,513.52 = 114,646.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195,361.44x = 269,513.52 × 114,646.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195,361.44x = 30,898,797,941.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,898,797,941.49/195,361.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,162.21

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