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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184,994.50, 255,059.94 and 150,968.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184,994.50, 255,059.94 and 150,968.56 is: 208,146.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184,994.50 : 255,059.94 = 150,968.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184,994.50/255,059.94 = 150,968.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184,994.50x = 255,059.94 × 150,968.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184,994.50x = 38,506,031,855.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,506,031,855.49/184,994.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,146.90

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