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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,743.65, 273,451.17 and 150,857.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,743.65, 273,451.17 and 150,857.19 is: 225,737.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,743.65 : 273,451.17 = 150,857.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,743.65/273,451.17 = 150,857.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,743.65x = 273,451.17 × 150,857.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,743.65x = 41,252,075,108.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,252,075,108.41/182,743.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,737.39

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