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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,898.48, 278,761.60 and 150,272.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,898.48, 278,761.60 and 150,272.25 is: 225,338.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,898.48 : 278,761.60 = 150,272.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,898.48/278,761.60 = 150,272.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,898.48x = 278,761.60 × 150,272.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,898.48x = 41,890,131,988.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,890,131,988.08/185,898.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,338.76

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