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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,966.40, 272,949.60 and 150,862.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,966.40, 272,949.60 and 150,862.40 is: 226,293.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,966.40 : 272,949.60 = 150,862.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,966.40/272,949.60 = 150,862.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,966.40x = 272,949.60 × 150,862.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,966.40x = 41,177,831,735.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,177,831,735.04/181,966.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,293.60

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