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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195,832.08, 270,245.16 and 115,250.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195,832.08, 270,245.16 and 115,250.04 is: 159,043.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195,832.08 : 270,245.16 = 115,250.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195,832.08/270,245.16 = 115,250.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195,832.08x = 270,245.16 × 115,250.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195,832.08x = 31,145,765,499.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,145,765,499.81/195,832.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,043.22

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