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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195,431.97, 269,573.28 and 150,040.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195,431.97, 269,573.28 and 150,040.77 is: 206,961.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195,431.97 : 269,573.28 = 150,040.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195,431.97/269,573.28 = 150,040.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195,431.97x = 269,573.28 × 150,040.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195,431.97x = 40,446,982,502.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,446,982,502.63/195,431.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,961.95

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