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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,149.63, 270,170.87 and 150,740.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,149.63, 270,170.87 and 150,740.67 is: 207,625.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,149.63 : 270,170.87 = 150,740.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,149.63/270,170.87 = 150,740.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,149.63x = 270,170.87 × 150,740.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,149.63x = 40,725,737,958.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,725,737,958.28/196,149.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,625.87

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