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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195,853.91, 270,258.04 and 115,276.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195,853.91, 270,258.04 and 115,276.63 is: 159,069.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195,853.91 : 270,258.04 = 115,276.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195,853.91/270,258.04 = 115,276.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195,853.91x = 270,258.04 × 115,276.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195,853.91x = 31,154,436,081.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,154,436,081.61/195,853.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,069.77

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