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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195,786.54, 270,315.42 and 150,383.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195,786.54, 270,315.42 and 150,383.34 is: 207,628.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195,786.54 : 270,315.42 = 150,383.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195,786.54/270,315.42 = 150,383.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195,786.54x = 270,315.42 × 150,383.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195,786.54x = 40,650,935,713.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,650,935,713.10/195,786.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,628.86

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