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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195,832.58, 270,245.85 and 115,250.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195,832.58, 270,245.85 and 115,250.54 is: 159,043.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195,832.58 : 270,245.85 = 115,250.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195,832.58/270,245.85 = 115,250.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195,832.58x = 270,245.85 × 115,250.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195,832.58x = 31,145,980,145.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,145,980,145.26/195,832.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,043.91

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