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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,246.86, 225,377.58 and 123,903.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,246.86, 225,377.58 and 123,903.50 is: 185,861.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,246.86 : 225,377.58 = 123,903.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,246.86/225,377.58 = 123,903.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,246.86x = 225,377.58 × 123,903.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,246.86x = 27,925,070,983.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,925,070,983.53/150,246.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,861.26

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