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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195,875.96, 270,308.94 and 106,451.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195,875.96, 270,308.94 and 106,451.96 is: 146,903.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195,875.96 : 270,308.94 = 106,451.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195,875.96/270,308.94 = 106,451.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195,875.96x = 270,308.94 × 106,451.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195,875.96x = 28,774,916,468.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,774,916,468.52/195,875.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146,903.77

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