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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195,674.01, 270,573.69 and 155,317.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195,674.01, 270,573.69 and 155,317.71 is: 214,769.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195,674.01 : 270,573.69 = 155,317.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195,674.01/270,573.69 = 155,317.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195,674.01x = 270,573.69 × 155,317.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195,674.01x = 42,024,885,917.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,024,885,917.05/195,674.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,769.89

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