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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195,622.94, 269,960.78 and 115,053.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195,622.94, 269,960.78 and 115,053.86 is: 158,774.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195,622.94 : 269,960.78 = 115,053.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195,622.94/269,960.78 = 115,053.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195,622.94x = 269,960.78 × 115,053.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195,622.94x = 31,060,029,787.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,060,029,787.61/195,622.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,774.99

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