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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195,655.41, 269,879.01 and 134,372.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195,655.41, 269,879.01 and 134,372.03 is: 185,347.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195,655.41 : 269,879.01 = 134,372.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195,655.41/269,879.01 = 134,372.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195,655.41x = 269,879.01 × 134,372.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195,655.41x = 36,264,190,428.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,264,190,428.09/195,655.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,347.24

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