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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195,741.23, 270,118.40 and 114,064.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195,741.23, 270,118.40 and 114,064.28 is: 157,406.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195,741.23 : 270,118.40 = 114,064.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195,741.23/270,118.40 = 114,064.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195,741.23x = 270,118.40 × 114,064.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195,741.23x = 30,810,862,384.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,810,862,384.62/195,741.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,406.09

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