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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,958.40, 272,937.60 and 150,854.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,958.40, 272,937.60 and 150,854.40 is: 226,281.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,958.40 : 272,937.60 = 150,854.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,958.40/272,937.60 = 150,854.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,958.40x = 272,937.60 × 150,854.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,958.40x = 41,173,837,885.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,173,837,885.44/181,958.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,281.60

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