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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,740.66, 273,446.69 and 150,854.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,740.66, 273,446.69 and 150,854.20 is: 225,732.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,740.66 : 273,446.69 = 150,854.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,740.66/273,446.69 = 150,854.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,740.66x = 273,446.69 × 150,854.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,740.66x = 41,250,580,224.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,250,580,224.71/182,740.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,732.91

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