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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195,759.64, 270,143.77 and 114,082.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195,759.64, 270,143.77 and 114,082.69 is: 157,431.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195,759.64 : 270,143.77 = 114,082.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195,759.64/270,143.77 = 114,082.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195,759.64x = 270,143.77 × 114,082.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195,759.64x = 30,818,727,968.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,818,727,968.34/195,759.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,431.47

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