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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,157.44, 255,414.95 and 150,739.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,157.44, 255,414.95 and 150,739.19 is: 207,936.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,157.44 : 255,414.95 = 150,739.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,157.44/255,414.95 = 150,739.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,157.44x = 255,414.95 × 150,739.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,157.44x = 38,501,043,181.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,501,043,181.95/185,157.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,936.79

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