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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,163.06, 225,089.07 and 123,588.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,163.06, 225,089.07 and 123,588.58 is: 185,254.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,163.06 : 225,089.07 = 123,588.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,163.06/225,089.07 = 123,588.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,163.06x = 225,089.07 × 123,588.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,163.06x = 27,818,438,534.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,818,438,534.82/150,163.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,254.87

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