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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195,655.73, 269,879.45 and 134,372.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195,655.73, 269,879.45 and 134,372.34 is: 185,347.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195,655.73 : 269,879.45 = 134,372.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195,655.73/269,879.45 = 134,372.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195,655.73x = 269,879.45 × 134,372.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195,655.73x = 36,264,332,542.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,264,332,542.55/195,655.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,347.67

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