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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195,720.93, 270,090.27 and 115,153.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195,720.93, 270,090.27 and 115,153.65 is: 158,909.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195,720.93 : 270,090.27 = 115,153.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195,720.93/270,090.27 = 115,153.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195,720.93x = 270,090.27 × 115,153.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195,720.93x = 31,101,880,419.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,101,880,419.99/195,720.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,909.32

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