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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,137.91, 275,954.79 and 150,587.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,137.91, 275,954.79 and 150,587.16 is: 226,906.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,137.91 : 275,954.79 = 150,587.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,137.91/275,954.79 = 150,587.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,137.91x = 275,954.79 × 150,587.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,137.91x = 41,555,248,114.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,555,248,114.50/183,137.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,906.86

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