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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195,995.26, 270,556.22 and 132,419.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195,995.26, 270,556.22 and 132,419.17 is: 182,794.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195,995.26 : 270,556.22 = 132,419.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195,995.26/270,556.22 = 132,419.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195,995.26x = 270,556.22 × 132,419.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195,995.26x = 35,826,830,090.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,826,830,090.74/195,995.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,794.37

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