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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195,396.96, 269,648.28 and 105,972.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195,396.96, 269,648.28 and 105,972.96 is: 146,242.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195,396.96 : 269,648.28 = 105,972.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195,396.96/269,648.28 = 105,972.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195,396.96x = 269,648.28 × 105,972.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195,396.96x = 28,575,426,390.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,575,426,390.51/195,396.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146,242.94

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