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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195,728.91, 270,235.98 and 150,325.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195,728.91, 270,235.98 and 150,325.77 is: 207,549.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195,728.91 : 270,235.98 = 150,325.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195,728.91/270,235.98 = 150,325.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195,728.91x = 270,235.98 × 150,325.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195,728.91x = 40,623,431,775.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,623,431,775.20/195,728.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,549.47

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