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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195,759.36, 270,101.64 and 115,190.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195,759.36, 270,101.64 and 115,190.40 is: 158,935.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195,759.36 : 270,101.64 = 115,190.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195,759.36/270,101.64 = 115,190.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195,759.36x = 270,101.64 × 115,190.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195,759.36x = 31,113,115,952.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,113,115,952.26/195,759.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,935.52

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