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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195,583.32, 269,905.50 and 106,159.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195,583.32, 269,905.50 and 106,159.32 is: 146,500.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195,583.32 : 269,905.50 = 106,159.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195,583.32/269,905.50 = 106,159.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195,583.32x = 269,905.50 × 106,159.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195,583.32x = 28,652,984,344.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,652,984,344.26/195,583.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146,500.14

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