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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,861.75, 273,421.82 and 150,026.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,861.75, 273,421.82 and 150,026.39 is: 207,318.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,861.75 : 273,421.82 = 150,026.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,861.75/273,421.82 = 150,026.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,861.75x = 273,421.82 × 150,026.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,861.75x = 41,020,488,601.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,020,488,601.83/197,861.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,318.94

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