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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195,854.63, 270,362.06 and 132,278.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195,854.63, 270,362.06 and 132,278.54 is: 182,600.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195,854.63 : 270,362.06 = 132,278.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195,854.63/270,362.06 = 132,278.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195,854.63x = 270,362.06 × 132,278.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195,854.63x = 35,763,096,554.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,763,096,554.99/195,854.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,600.21

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