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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195,859.83, 270,438.93 and 150,466.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195,859.83, 270,438.93 and 150,466.20 is: 207,760.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195,859.83 : 270,438.93 = 150,466.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195,859.83/270,438.93 = 150,466.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195,859.83x = 270,438.93 × 150,466.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195,859.83x = 40,691,918,129.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,691,918,129.17/195,859.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,760.41

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