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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195,781.95, 270,154.98 and 119,273.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195,781.95, 270,154.98 and 119,273.31 is: 164,582.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195,781.95 : 270,154.98 = 119,273.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195,781.95/270,154.98 = 119,273.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195,781.95x = 270,154.98 × 119,273.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195,781.95x = 32,222,278,677.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,222,278,677.58/195,781.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,582.48

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