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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195,630.94, 269,971.82 and 115,061.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195,630.94, 269,971.82 and 115,061.86 is: 158,786.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195,630.94 : 269,971.82 = 115,061.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195,630.94/269,971.82 = 115,061.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195,630.94x = 269,971.82 × 115,061.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195,630.94x = 31,063,459,756.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,063,459,756.79/195,630.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,786.03

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