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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195,720.22, 270,089.50 and 114,043.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195,720.22, 270,089.50 and 114,043.42 is: 157,377.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195,720.22 : 270,089.50 = 114,043.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195,720.22/270,089.50 = 114,043.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195,720.22x = 270,089.50 × 114,043.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195,720.22x = 30,801,929,953.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,801,929,953.17/195,720.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,377.35

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