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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195,628.69, 269,968.71 and 115,059.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195,628.69, 269,968.71 and 115,059.61 is: 158,782.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195,628.69 : 269,968.71 = 115,059.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195,628.69/269,968.71 = 115,059.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195,628.69x = 269,968.71 × 115,059.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195,628.69x = 31,062,494,484.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,062,494,484.80/195,628.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,782.92

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