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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195,771, 270,141.06 and 115,180.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195,771, 270,141.06 and 115,180.80 is: 158,936.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195,771 : 270,141.06 = 115,180.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195,771/270,141.06 = 115,180.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195,771x = 270,141.06 × 115,180.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195,771x = 31,115,063,403.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,115,063,403.65/195,771
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,936.02

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