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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194,989.80, 292,703.40 and 150,812.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194,989.80, 292,703.40 and 150,812.40 is: 226,387.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194,989.80 : 292,703.40 = 150,812.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194,989.80/292,703.40 = 150,812.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194,989.80x = 292,703.40 × 150,812.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194,989.80x = 44,143,302,242.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,143,302,242.16/194,989.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,387.75

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