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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,586.38, 225,920.88 and 122,436.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,586.38, 225,920.88 and 122,436.45 is: 183,688.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,586.38 : 225,920.88 = 122,436.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,586.38/225,920.88 = 122,436.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,586.38x = 225,920.88 × 122,436.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,586.38x = 27,660,950,528.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,660,950,528.08/150,586.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,688.26

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