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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195,447.96, 269,671.14 and 114,869.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195,447.96, 269,671.14 and 114,869.16 is: 158,491.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195,447.96 : 269,671.14 = 114,869.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195,447.96/269,671.14 = 114,869.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195,447.96x = 269,671.14 × 114,869.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195,447.96x = 30,976,897,328.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,976,897,328.04/195,447.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,491.79

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