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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195,995.40, 270,493.74 and 115,448.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195,995.40, 270,493.74 and 115,448.28 is: 159,330.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195,995.40 : 270,493.74 = 115,448.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195,995.40/270,493.74 = 115,448.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195,995.40x = 270,493.74 × 115,448.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195,995.40x = 31,228,037,033.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,228,037,033.77/195,995.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,330.46

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