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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195,724.22, 270,095.02 and 114,047.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195,724.22, 270,095.02 and 114,047.42 is: 157,382.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195,724.22 : 270,095.02 = 114,047.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195,724.22/270,095.02 = 114,047.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195,724.22x = 270,095.02 × 114,047.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195,724.22x = 30,803,640,185.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,803,640,185.85/195,724.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,382.87

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