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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,131.28, 275,944.74 and 150,580.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,131.28, 275,944.74 and 150,580.50 is: 226,896.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,131.28 : 275,944.74 = 150,580.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,131.28/275,944.74 = 150,580.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,131.28x = 275,944.74 × 150,580.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,131.28x = 41,551,896,921.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,551,896,921.57/183,131.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,896.78

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