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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195,851.80, 270,270.66 and 114,194.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195,851.80, 270,270.66 and 114,194.89 is: 157,586.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195,851.80 : 270,270.66 = 114,194.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195,851.80/270,270.66 = 114,194.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195,851.80x = 270,270.66 × 114,194.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195,851.80x = 30,863,528,288.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,863,528,288.93/195,851.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,586.14

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