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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,599.81, 273,452.58 and 150,815.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,599.81, 273,452.58 and 150,815.41 is: 225,853.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,599.81 : 273,452.58 = 150,815.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,599.81/273,452.58 = 150,815.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,599.81x = 273,452.58 × 150,815.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,599.81x = 41,240,862,968.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,240,862,968.26/182,599.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,853.81

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