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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,135.91, 275,951.77 and 150,585.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,135.91, 275,951.77 and 150,585.16 is: 226,903.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,135.91 : 275,951.77 = 150,585.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,135.91/275,951.77 = 150,585.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,135.91x = 275,951.77 × 150,585.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,135.91x = 41,554,241,437.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,554,241,437.73/183,135.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,903.84

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