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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,014.60, 273,021.90 and 150,521.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,014.60, 273,021.90 and 150,521.80 is: 225,782.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,014.60 : 273,021.90 = 150,521.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,014.60/273,021.90 = 150,521.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,014.60x = 273,021.90 × 150,521.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,014.60x = 41,095,747,827.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,095,747,827.42/182,014.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,782.70

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