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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195,668.88, 270,244.80 and 131,897.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195,668.88, 270,244.80 and 131,897.04 is: 182,167.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195,668.88 : 270,244.80 = 131,897.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195,668.88/270,244.80 = 131,897.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195,668.88x = 270,244.80 × 131,897.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195,668.88x = 35,644,489,195.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,644,489,195.39/195,668.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,167.39

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