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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,996.40, 272,994.60 and 150,892.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,996.40, 272,994.60 and 150,892.40 is: 226,338.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,996.40 : 272,994.60 = 150,892.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,996.40/272,994.60 = 150,892.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,996.40x = 272,994.60 × 150,892.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,996.40x = 41,192,810,381.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,192,810,381.04/181,996.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,338.60

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