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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,426.23, 272,144.81 and 150,081.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,426.23, 272,144.81 and 150,081.05 is: 225,126.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,426.23 : 272,144.81 = 150,081.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,426.23/272,144.81 = 150,081.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,426.23x = 272,144.81 × 150,081.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,426.23x = 40,843,779,892.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,843,779,892.42/181,426.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,126.10

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