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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,335.19, 270,953.94 and 147,850.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,335.19, 270,953.94 and 147,850.30 is: 204,041.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,335.19 : 270,953.94 = 147,850.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,335.19/270,953.94 = 147,850.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,335.19x = 270,953.94 × 147,850.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,335.19x = 40,060,621,315.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,060,621,315.18/196,335.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,041.98

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