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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195,711.08, 270,076.71 and 115,143.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195,711.08, 270,076.71 and 115,143.80 is: 158,895.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195,711.08 : 270,076.71 = 115,143.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195,711.08/270,076.71 = 115,143.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195,711.08x = 270,076.71 × 115,143.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195,711.08x = 31,097,657,762.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,097,657,762.30/195,711.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,895.75

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