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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,223.58, 270,272.70 and 150,814.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,223.58, 270,272.70 and 150,814.71 is: 207,727.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,223.58 : 270,272.70 = 150,814.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,223.58/270,272.70 = 150,814.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,223.58x = 270,272.70 × 150,814.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,223.58x = 40,761,098,871.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,761,098,871.42/196,223.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,727.83

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