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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195,977.76, 270,428.60 and 115,400

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195,977.76, 270,428.60 and 115,400 is: 159,239.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195,977.76 : 270,428.60 = 115,400 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195,977.76/270,428.60 = 115,400/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195,977.76x = 270,428.60 × 115,400
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195,977.76x = 31,207,460,440.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,207,460,440.00/195,977.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,239.81

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