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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,156.52, 270,848.04 and 150,761.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,156.52, 270,848.04 and 150,761.96 is: 208,168.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,156.52 : 270,848.04 = 150,761.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,156.52/270,848.04 = 150,761.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,156.52x = 270,848.04 × 150,761.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,156.52x = 40,833,581,372.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,833,581,372.56/196,156.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,168.36

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