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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184,293.81, 254,264.09 and 150,243.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184,293.81, 254,264.09 and 150,243.60 is: 207,286.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184,293.81 : 254,264.09 = 150,243.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184,293.81/254,264.09 = 150,243.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184,293.81x = 254,264.09 × 150,243.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184,293.81x = 38,201,551,481.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,201,551,481.11/184,293.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,286.13

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