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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195,476.26, 269,879.37 and 134,327.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195,476.26, 269,879.37 and 134,327.74 is: 185,456.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195,476.26 : 269,879.37 = 134,327.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195,476.26/269,879.37 = 134,327.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195,476.26x = 269,879.37 × 134,327.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195,476.26x = 36,252,285,844.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,252,285,844.72/195,476.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,456.21

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