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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195,098.42, 292,342.35 and 150,834.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195,098.42, 292,342.35 and 150,834.26 is: 226,015.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195,098.42 : 292,342.35 = 150,834.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195,098.42/292,342.35 = 150,834.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195,098.42x = 292,342.35 × 150,834.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195,098.42x = 44,095,242,028.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,095,242,028.91/195,098.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,015.37

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