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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,208.24, 272,272.12 and 151,800.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,208.24, 272,272.12 and 151,800.86 is: 209,581.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,208.24 : 272,272.12 = 151,800.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,208.24/272,272.12 = 151,800.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,208.24x = 272,272.12 × 151,800.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,208.24x = 41,331,141,970.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,331,141,970.02/197,208.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,581.21

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