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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195,750.84, 269,879.13 and 141,257.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195,750.84, 269,879.13 and 141,257.28 is: 194,749.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195,750.84 : 269,879.13 = 141,257.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195,750.84/269,879.13 = 141,257.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195,750.84x = 269,879.13 × 141,257.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195,750.84x = 38,122,391,832.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,122,391,832.57/195,750.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,749.57

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