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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195,725.21, 270,096.39 and 114,048.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195,725.21, 270,096.39 and 114,048.41 is: 157,384.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195,725.21 : 270,096.39 = 114,048.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195,725.21/270,096.39 = 114,048.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195,725.21x = 270,096.39 × 114,048.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195,725.21x = 30,804,062,475.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,804,062,475.76/195,725.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,384.24

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