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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195,942.24, 270,379.62 and 115,364.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195,942.24, 270,379.62 and 115,364.52 is: 159,190.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195,942.24 : 270,379.62 = 115,364.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195,942.24/270,379.62 = 115,364.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195,942.24x = 270,379.62 × 115,364.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195,942.24x = 31,192,215,079.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,192,215,079.08/195,942.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,190.87

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