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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195,719.31, 270,211.86 and 183,656.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195,719.31, 270,211.86 and 183,656.79 is: 253,558.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195,719.31 : 270,211.86 = 183,656.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195,719.31/270,211.86 = 183,656.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195,719.31x = 270,211.86 × 183,656.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195,719.31x = 49,626,242,827.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,626,242,827.53/195,719.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,558.24

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