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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,598.81, 273,451.08 and 150,814.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,598.81, 273,451.08 and 150,814.41 is: 225,852.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,598.81 : 273,451.08 = 150,814.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,598.81/273,451.08 = 150,814.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,598.81x = 273,451.08 × 150,814.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,598.81x = 41,240,363,294.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,240,363,294.06/182,598.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,852.31

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