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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,826.03, 271,750.64 and 151,423.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,826.03, 271,750.64 and 151,423.91 is: 209,065.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,826.03 : 271,750.64 = 151,423.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,826.03/271,750.64 = 151,423.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,826.03x = 271,750.64 × 151,423.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,826.03x = 41,149,542,337.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,149,542,337.93/196,826.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,065.56

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