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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195,629.51, 269,971.52 and 113,955.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195,629.51, 269,971.52 and 113,955.66 is: 157,260.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195,629.51 : 269,971.52 = 113,955.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195,629.51/269,971.52 = 113,955.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195,629.51x = 269,971.52 × 113,955.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195,629.51x = 30,764,782,173.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,764,782,173.02/195,629.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,260.44

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