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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,237.36, 225,363.33 and 123,894

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,237.36, 225,363.33 and 123,894 is: 185,847.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,237.36 : 225,363.33 = 123,894 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,237.36/225,363.33 = 123,894/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,237.36x = 225,363.33 × 123,894
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,237.36x = 27,921,164,407.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,921,164,407.02/150,237.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,847.01

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