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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,150.63, 270,172.25 and 150,741.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,150.63, 270,172.25 and 150,741.67 is: 207,627.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,150.63 : 270,172.25 = 150,741.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,150.63/270,172.25 = 150,741.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,150.63x = 270,172.25 × 150,741.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,150.63x = 40,726,216,152.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,726,216,152.66/196,150.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,627.25

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