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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195,727.92, 270,234.60 and 150,324.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195,727.92, 270,234.60 and 150,324.78 is: 207,548.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195,727.92 : 270,234.60 = 150,324.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195,727.92/270,234.60 = 150,324.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195,727.92x = 270,234.60 × 150,324.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195,727.92x = 40,622,956,793.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,622,956,793.39/195,727.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,548.09

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