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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195,759.96, 270,125.92 and 115,169.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195,759.96, 270,125.92 and 115,169.80 is: 158,920.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195,759.96 : 270,125.92 = 115,169.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195,759.96/270,125.92 = 115,169.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195,759.96x = 270,125.92 × 115,169.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195,759.96x = 31,110,348,181.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,110,348,181.22/195,759.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,920.90

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