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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195,638.28, 270,225.14 and 150,860.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195,638.28, 270,225.14 and 150,860.04 is: 208,375.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195,638.28 : 270,225.14 = 150,860.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195,638.28/270,225.14 = 150,860.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195,638.28x = 270,225.14 × 150,860.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195,638.28x = 40,766,175,429.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,766,175,429.41/195,638.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,375.25

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