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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195,815.68, 270,267.68 and 119,359.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195,815.68, 270,267.68 and 119,359.68 is: 164,741.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195,815.68 : 270,267.68 = 119,359.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195,815.68/270,267.68 = 119,359.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195,815.68x = 270,267.68 × 119,359.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195,815.68x = 32,259,063,799.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,259,063,799.14/195,815.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,741.98

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