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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,166.72, 255,427.76 and 150,748.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,166.72, 255,427.76 and 150,748.48 is: 207,949.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,166.72 : 255,427.76 = 150,748.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,166.72/255,427.76 = 150,748.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,166.72x = 255,427.76 × 150,748.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,166.72x = 38,505,346,569.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,505,346,569.80/185,166.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,949.61

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