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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,825.27, 271,749.63 and 151,423.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,825.27, 271,749.63 and 151,423.15 is: 209,064.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,825.27 : 271,749.63 = 151,423.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,825.27/271,749.63 = 151,423.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,825.27x = 271,749.63 × 151,423.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,825.27x = 41,149,184,985.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,149,184,985.93/196,825.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,064.54

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