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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195,934.56, 270,395.28 and 119,458.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195,934.56, 270,395.28 and 119,458.08 is: 164,855.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195,934.56 : 270,395.28 = 119,458.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195,934.56/270,395.28 = 119,458.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195,934.56x = 270,395.28 × 119,458.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195,934.56x = 32,300,900,989.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,300,900,989.86/195,934.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,855.56

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