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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195,932.56, 270,392.52 and 119,456.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195,932.56, 270,392.52 and 119,456.08 is: 164,852.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195,932.56 : 270,392.52 = 119,456.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195,932.56/270,392.52 = 119,456.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195,932.56x = 270,392.52 × 119,456.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195,932.56x = 32,300,030,500.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,300,030,500.52/195,932.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,852.80

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