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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195,607.98, 269,920.35 and 155,419.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195,607.98, 269,920.35 and 155,419.02 is: 214,463.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195,607.98 : 269,920.35 = 155,419.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195,607.98/269,920.35 = 155,419.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195,607.98x = 269,920.35 × 155,419.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195,607.98x = 41,950,756,275.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,950,756,275.06/195,607.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,463.42

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