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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,189.08, 270,225.30 and 150,780.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,189.08, 270,225.30 and 150,780.24 is: 207,680.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,189.08 : 270,225.30 = 150,780.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,189.08/270,225.30 = 150,780.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,189.08x = 270,225.30 × 150,780.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,189.08x = 40,744,635,588.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,744,635,588.07/196,189.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,680.45

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