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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195,782.52, 270,309.88 and 150,379.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195,782.52, 270,309.88 and 150,379.32 is: 207,623.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195,782.52 : 270,309.88 = 150,379.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195,782.52/270,309.88 = 150,379.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195,782.52x = 270,309.88 × 150,379.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195,782.52x = 40,649,015,943.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,649,015,943.68/195,782.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,623.32

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