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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195,769.91, 270,226.63 and 115,193.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195,769.91, 270,226.63 and 115,193.54 is: 159,004.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195,769.91 : 270,226.63 = 115,193.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195,769.91/270,226.63 = 115,193.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195,769.91x = 270,226.63 × 115,193.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195,769.91x = 31,128,362,931.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,128,362,931.53/195,769.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,004.84

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