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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195,622.44, 269,960.09 and 115,053.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195,622.44, 269,960.09 and 115,053.36 is: 158,774.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195,622.44 : 269,960.09 = 115,053.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195,622.44/269,960.09 = 115,053.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195,622.44x = 269,960.09 × 115,053.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195,622.44x = 31,059,814,845.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,059,814,845.14/195,622.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,774.29

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