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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195,899.72, 270,052.53 and 152,830.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195,899.72, 270,052.53 and 152,830.76 is: 210,680.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195,899.72 : 270,052.53 = 152,830.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195,899.72/270,052.53 = 152,830.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195,899.72x = 270,052.53 × 152,830.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195,899.72x = 41,272,333,399.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,272,333,399.82/195,899.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,680.92

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