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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,995.40, 272,993.10 and 150,891.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,995.40, 272,993.10 and 150,891.40 is: 226,337.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,995.40 : 272,993.10 = 150,891.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,995.40/272,993.10 = 150,891.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,995.40x = 272,993.10 × 150,891.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,995.40x = 41,192,311,049.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,192,311,049.34/181,995.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,337.10

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