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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195,966.52, 270,425.92 and 115,397.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195,966.52, 270,425.92 and 115,397.44 is: 159,243.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195,966.52 : 270,425.92 = 115,397.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195,966.52/270,425.92 = 115,397.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195,966.52x = 270,425.92 × 115,397.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195,966.52x = 31,206,458,877.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,206,458,877.64/195,966.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,243.83

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