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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184,292.25, 254,261.93 and 150,242.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184,292.25, 254,261.93 and 150,242.03 is: 207,283.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184,292.25 : 254,261.93 = 150,242.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184,292.25/254,261.93 = 150,242.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184,292.25x = 254,261.93 × 150,242.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184,292.25x = 38,200,828,514.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,200,828,514.92/184,292.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,283.97

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