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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195,725.16, 270,230.83 and 150,322.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195,725.16, 270,230.83 and 150,322.03 is: 207,544.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195,725.16 : 270,230.83 = 150,322.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195,725.16/270,230.83 = 150,322.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195,725.16x = 270,230.83 × 150,322.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195,725.16x = 40,621,645,882.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,621,645,882.80/195,725.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,544.32

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