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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195,868.81, 270,199.47 and 127,925.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195,868.81, 270,199.47 and 127,925.59 is: 176,472.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195,868.81 : 270,199.47 = 127,925.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195,868.81/270,199.47 = 127,925.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195,868.81x = 270,199.47 × 127,925.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195,868.81x = 34,565,426,617.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,565,426,617.44/195,868.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,472.34

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