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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195,635.94, 269,978.76 and 115,066.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195,635.94, 269,978.76 and 115,066.86 is: 158,792.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195,635.94 : 269,978.76 = 115,066.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195,635.94/269,978.76 = 115,066.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195,635.94x = 269,978.76 × 115,066.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195,635.94x = 31,065,608,179.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,065,608,179.89/195,635.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,792.95

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