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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195,626.94, 269,966.30 and 115,057.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195,626.94, 269,966.30 and 115,057.86 is: 158,780.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195,626.94 : 269,966.30 = 115,057.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195,626.94/269,966.30 = 115,057.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195,626.94x = 269,966.30 × 115,057.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195,626.94x = 31,061,744,750.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,061,744,750.12/195,626.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,780.51

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