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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195,976.64, 270,415.28 and 115,374.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195,976.64, 270,415.28 and 115,374.76 is: 159,198.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195,976.64 : 270,415.28 = 115,374.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195,976.64/270,415.28 = 115,374.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195,976.64x = 270,415.28 × 115,374.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195,976.64x = 31,199,098,030.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,199,098,030.33/195,976.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,198.05

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