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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184,430.97, 254,632.46 and 150,520.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184,430.97, 254,632.46 and 150,520.47 is: 207,814.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184,430.97 : 254,632.46 = 150,520.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184,430.97/254,632.46 = 150,520.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184,430.97x = 254,632.46 × 150,520.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184,430.97x = 38,327,396,803.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,327,396,803.85/184,430.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,814.32

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