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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195,927.23, 270,382.48 and 114,253.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195,927.23, 270,382.48 and 114,253.21 is: 157,671.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195,927.23 : 270,382.48 = 114,253.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195,927.23/270,382.48 = 114,253.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195,927.23x = 270,382.48 × 114,253.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195,927.23x = 30,892,066,267.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,892,066,267.76/195,927.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,671.12

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