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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,905.54, 273,044.51 and 150,214.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,905.54, 273,044.51 and 150,214.63 is: 225,475.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,905.54 : 273,044.51 = 150,214.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,905.54/273,044.51 = 150,214.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,905.54x = 273,044.51 × 150,214.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,905.54x = 41,015,280,043.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,015,280,043.18/181,905.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,475.71

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