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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,183.56, 225,076.07 and 125,272.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,183.56, 225,076.07 and 125,272.42 is: 187,742.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,183.56 : 225,076.07 = 125,272.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,183.56/225,076.07 = 125,272.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,183.56x = 225,076.07 × 125,272.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,183.56x = 28,195,823,723.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,195,823,723.48/150,183.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,742.41

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