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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195,632.94, 269,974.58 and 115,063.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195,632.94, 269,974.58 and 115,063.86 is: 158,788.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195,632.94 : 269,974.58 = 115,063.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195,632.94/269,974.58 = 115,063.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195,632.94x = 269,974.58 × 115,063.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195,632.94x = 31,064,317,276.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,064,317,276.68/195,632.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,788.79

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