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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,132.28, 275,946.25 and 150,581.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,132.28, 275,946.25 and 150,581.50 is: 226,898.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,132.28 : 275,946.25 = 150,581.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,132.28/275,946.25 = 150,581.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,132.28x = 275,946.25 × 150,581.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,132.28x = 41,552,400,244.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,552,400,244.38/183,132.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,898.28

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