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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195,720.09, 270,223.84 and 150,316.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195,720.09, 270,223.84 and 150,316.95 is: 207,537.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195,720.09 : 270,223.84 = 150,316.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195,720.09/270,223.84 = 150,316.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195,720.09x = 270,223.84 × 150,316.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195,720.09x = 40,619,223,127.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,619,223,127.31/195,720.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,537.32

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