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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,284.45, 281,535.65 and 150,249.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,284.45, 281,535.65 and 150,249.63 is: 225,863.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,284.45 : 281,535.65 = 150,249.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,284.45/281,535.65 = 150,249.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,284.45x = 281,535.65 × 150,249.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,284.45x = 42,300,628,112.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,300,628,112.26/187,284.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,863.00

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