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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,235.95, 270,848.57 and 150,418.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,235.95, 270,848.57 and 150,418.30 is: 207,610.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,235.95 : 270,848.57 = 150,418.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,235.95/270,848.57 = 150,418.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,235.95x = 270,848.57 × 150,418.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,235.95x = 40,740,581,456.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,740,581,456.83/196,235.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,610.18

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