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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195,828.28, 270,218.79 and 119,319.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195,828.28, 270,218.79 and 119,319.57 is: 164,646.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195,828.28 : 270,218.79 = 119,319.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195,828.28/270,218.79 = 119,319.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195,828.28x = 270,218.79 × 119,319.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195,828.28x = 32,242,389,828.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,242,389,828.72/195,828.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,646.24

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