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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195,657.73, 269,882.20 and 134,374.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195,657.73, 269,882.20 and 134,374.34 is: 185,350.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195,657.73 : 269,882.20 = 134,374.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195,657.73/269,882.20 = 134,374.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195,657.73x = 269,882.20 × 134,374.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195,657.73x = 36,265,242,502.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,265,242,502.75/195,657.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,350.42

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