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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186,476.36, 257,618.58 and 150,604.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186,476.36, 257,618.58 and 150,604.10 is: 208,060.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186,476.36 : 257,618.58 = 150,604.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186,476.36/257,618.58 = 150,604.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186,476.36x = 257,618.58 × 150,604.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186,476.36x = 38,798,414,384.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,798,414,384.18/186,476.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,060.77

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