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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,605.31, 273,460.83 and 150,820.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,605.31, 273,460.83 and 150,820.91 is: 225,862.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,605.31 : 273,460.83 = 150,820.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,605.31/273,460.83 = 150,820.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,605.31x = 273,460.83 × 150,820.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,605.31x = 41,243,611,229.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,243,611,229.96/182,605.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,862.06

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