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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195,925.64, 269,897.46 and 142,052.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195,925.64, 269,897.46 and 142,052.36 is: 195,684.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195,925.64 : 269,897.46 = 142,052.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195,925.64/269,897.46 = 142,052.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195,925.64x = 269,897.46 × 142,052.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195,925.64x = 38,339,571,151.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,339,571,151.01/195,925.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,684.30

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