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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,262.86, 225,401.58 and 123,919.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,262.86, 225,401.58 and 123,919.50 is: 185,885.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,262.86 : 225,401.58 = 123,919.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,262.86/225,401.58 = 123,919.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,262.86x = 225,401.58 × 123,919.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,262.86x = 27,931,651,092.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,931,651,092.81/150,262.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,885.26

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