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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195,977.39, 270,158.83 and 152,908.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195,977.39, 270,158.83 and 152,908.07 is: 210,786.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195,977.39 : 270,158.83 = 152,908.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195,977.39/270,158.83 = 152,908.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195,977.39x = 270,158.83 × 152,908.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195,977.39x = 41,309,463,555.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,309,463,555.69/195,977.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,786.89

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