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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195,859, 270,368.10 and 132,282.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195,859, 270,368.10 and 132,282.91 is: 182,606.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195,859 : 270,368.10 = 132,282.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195,859/270,368.10 = 132,282.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195,859x = 270,368.10 × 132,282.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195,859x = 35,765,079,039.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,765,079,039.17/195,859
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,606.26

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