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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195,876.36, 270,365.42 and 115,350.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195,876.36, 270,365.42 and 115,350.59 is: 159,216.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195,876.36 : 270,365.42 = 115,350.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195,876.36/270,365.42 = 115,350.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195,876.36x = 270,365.42 × 115,350.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195,876.36x = 31,186,810,592.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,186,810,592.06/195,876.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,216.82

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