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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,136.28, 275,952.28 and 150,585.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,136.28, 275,952.28 and 150,585.50 is: 226,904.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,136.28 : 275,952.28 = 150,585.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,136.28/275,952.28 = 150,585.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,136.28x = 275,952.28 × 150,585.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,136.28x = 41,554,412,059.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,554,412,059.94/183,136.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,904.31

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