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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,804.60, 272,318.10 and 150,700.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,804.60, 272,318.10 and 150,700.60 is: 225,728.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,804.60 : 272,318.10 = 150,700.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,804.60/272,318.10 = 150,700.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,804.60x = 272,318.10 × 150,700.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,804.60x = 41,038,501,060.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,038,501,060.86/181,804.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,728.62

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