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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195,478.44, 269,761.77 and 114,909.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195,478.44, 269,761.77 and 114,909.36 is: 158,575.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195,478.44 : 269,761.77 = 114,909.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195,478.44/269,761.77 = 114,909.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195,478.44x = 269,761.77 × 114,909.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195,478.44x = 30,998,152,343.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,998,152,343.17/195,478.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,575.81

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