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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195,995.76, 270,556.91 and 132,419.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195,995.76, 270,556.91 and 132,419.67 is: 182,795.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195,995.76 : 270,556.91 = 132,419.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195,995.76/270,556.91 = 132,419.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195,995.76x = 270,556.91 × 132,419.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195,995.76x = 35,827,056,076.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,827,056,076.32/195,995.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,795.06

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