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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195,849.51, 270,248.13 and 119,340.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195,849.51, 270,248.13 and 119,340.72 is: 164,675.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195,849.51 : 270,248.13 = 119,340.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195,849.51/270,248.13 = 119,340.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195,849.51x = 270,248.13 × 119,340.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195,849.51x = 32,251,606,412.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,251,606,412.85/195,849.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,675.45

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