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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,148.63, 270,169.49 and 150,739.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,148.63, 270,169.49 and 150,739.67 is: 207,624.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,148.63 : 270,169.49 = 150,739.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,148.63/270,169.49 = 150,739.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,148.63x = 270,169.49 × 150,739.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,148.63x = 40,725,258,875.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,725,258,875.28/196,148.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,624.49

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