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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184,071.96, 253,958.24 and 150,021.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184,071.96, 253,958.24 and 150,021.94 is: 206,980.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184,071.96 : 253,958.24 = 150,021.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184,071.96/253,958.24 = 150,021.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184,071.96x = 253,958.24 × 150,021.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184,071.96x = 38,099,307,843.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,099,307,843.79/184,071.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,980.51

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