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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195,919.96, 270,372.58 and 114,246

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195,919.96, 270,372.58 and 114,246 is: 157,661.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195,919.96 : 270,372.58 = 114,246 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195,919.96/270,372.58 = 114,246/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195,919.96x = 270,372.58 × 114,246
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195,919.96x = 30,888,985,774.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,888,985,774.68/195,919.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,661.25

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