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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195,926.23, 270,381.10 and 114,252.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195,926.23, 270,381.10 and 114,252.21 is: 157,669.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195,926.23 : 270,381.10 = 114,252.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195,926.23/270,381.10 = 114,252.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195,926.23x = 270,381.10 × 114,252.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195,926.23x = 30,891,637,926.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,891,637,926.27/195,926.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,669.74

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