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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186,473.85, 257,615.13 and 150,601.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186,473.85, 257,615.13 and 150,601.60 is: 208,057.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186,473.85 : 257,615.13 = 150,601.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186,473.85/257,615.13 = 150,601.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186,473.85x = 257,615.13 × 150,601.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186,473.85x = 38,797,250,762.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,797,250,762.21/186,473.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,057.33

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