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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195,883.46, 270,376.94 and 127,911

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195,883.46, 270,376.94 and 127,911 is: 176,554.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195,883.46 : 270,376.94 = 127,911 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195,883.46/270,376.94 = 127,911/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195,883.46x = 270,376.94 × 127,911
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195,883.46x = 34,584,184,772.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,584,184,772.34/195,883.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,554.90

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