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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195,848.69, 270,247.01 and 119,339.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195,848.69, 270,247.01 and 119,339.91 is: 164,674.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195,848.69 : 270,247.01 = 119,339.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195,848.69/270,247.01 = 119,339.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195,848.69x = 270,247.01 × 119,339.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195,848.69x = 32,251,253,851.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,251,253,851.17/195,848.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,674.34

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