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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,265.92, 225,406.08 and 123,922.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,265.92, 225,406.08 and 123,922.56 is: 185,889.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,265.92 : 225,406.08 = 123,922.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,265.92/225,406.08 = 123,922.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,265.92x = 225,406.08 × 123,922.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,265.92x = 27,932,898,473.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,932,898,473.16/150,265.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,889.78

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