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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195,663.58, 270,057.98 and 119,207.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195,663.58, 270,057.98 and 119,207.68 is: 164,532.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195,663.58 : 270,057.98 = 119,207.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195,663.58/270,057.98 = 119,207.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195,663.58x = 270,057.98 × 119,207.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195,663.58x = 32,192,985,261.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,192,985,261.29/195,663.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,532.33

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