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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195,501.71, 269,562.49 and 156,708.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195,501.71, 269,562.49 and 156,708.51 is: 216,073.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195,501.71 : 269,562.49 = 156,708.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195,501.71/269,562.49 = 156,708.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195,501.71x = 269,562.49 × 156,708.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195,501.71x = 42,242,736,996.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,242,736,996.23/195,501.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,073.50

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