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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195,882.46, 270,375.56 and 127,910

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195,882.46, 270,375.56 and 127,910 is: 176,553.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195,882.46 : 270,375.56 = 127,910 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195,882.46/270,375.56 = 127,910/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195,882.46x = 270,375.56 × 127,910
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195,882.46x = 34,583,737,879.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,583,737,879.60/195,882.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,553.52

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