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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,184, 225,101.04 and 83,592.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,184, 225,101.04 and 83,592.28 is: 125,291.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,184 : 225,101.04 = 83,592.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,184/225,101.04 = 83,592.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,184x = 225,101.04 × 83,592.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,184x = 18,816,709,163.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,816,709,163.97/150,184
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125,291.04

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