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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184,298.81, 254,270.98 and 150,248.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184,298.81, 254,270.98 and 150,248.60 is: 207,293.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184,298.81 : 254,270.98 = 150,248.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184,298.81/254,270.98 = 150,248.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184,298.81x = 254,270.98 × 150,248.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184,298.81x = 38,203,858,765.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,203,858,765.63/184,298.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,293.03

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