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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184,944.63, 254,991.23 and 150,918.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184,944.63, 254,991.23 and 150,918.56 is: 208,077.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184,944.63 : 254,991.23 = 150,918.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184,944.63/254,991.23 = 150,918.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184,944.63x = 254,991.23 × 150,918.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184,944.63x = 38,482,907,214.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,482,907,214.68/184,944.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,077.99

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