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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184,382.52, 254,171.43 and 150,338.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184,382.52, 254,171.43 and 150,338.76 is: 207,242.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184,382.52 : 254,171.43 = 150,338.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184,382.52/254,171.43 = 150,338.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184,382.52x = 254,171.43 × 150,338.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184,382.52x = 38,211,817,613.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,211,817,613.63/184,382.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,242.08

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