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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195,625.94, 269,964.92 and 115,056.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195,625.94, 269,964.92 and 115,056.86 is: 158,779.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195,625.94 : 269,964.92 = 115,056.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195,625.94/269,964.92 = 115,056.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195,625.94x = 269,964.92 × 115,056.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195,625.94x = 31,061,316,005.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,061,316,005.35/195,625.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,779.13

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