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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195,929.23, 270,128.67 and 126,895.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195,929.23, 270,128.67 and 126,895.89 is: 174,952.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195,929.23 : 270,128.67 = 126,895.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195,929.23/270,128.67 = 126,895.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195,929.23x = 270,128.67 × 126,895.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195,929.23x = 34,278,218,485.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,278,218,485.34/195,929.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,952.04

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