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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195,954.59, 270,474.80 and 127,982.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195,954.59, 270,474.80 and 127,982.23 is: 176,653.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195,954.59 : 270,474.80 = 127,982.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195,954.59/270,474.80 = 127,982.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195,954.59x = 270,474.80 × 127,982.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195,954.59x = 34,615,966,746.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,615,966,746.71/195,954.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,653.00

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