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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195,884.36, 270,376.48 and 115,358.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195,884.36, 270,376.48 and 115,358.60 is: 159,227.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195,884.36 : 270,376.48 = 115,358.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195,884.36/270,376.48 = 115,358.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195,884.36x = 270,376.48 × 115,358.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195,884.36x = 31,190,252,205.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,190,252,205.73/195,884.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,227.88

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