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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,846, 251,801.20 and 150,719.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,846, 251,801.20 and 150,719.68 is: 207,559.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,846 : 251,801.20 = 150,719.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,846/251,801.20 = 150,719.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,846x = 251,801.20 × 150,719.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,846x = 37,951,396,287.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,951,396,287.62/182,846
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,559.35

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