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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195,637.28, 270,223.76 and 150,859.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195,637.28, 270,223.76 and 150,859.04 is: 208,373.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195,637.28 : 270,223.76 = 150,859.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195,637.28/270,223.76 = 150,859.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195,637.28x = 270,223.76 × 150,859.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195,637.28x = 40,765,697,018.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,765,697,018.79/195,637.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,373.87

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