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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,292.05, 281,547.09 and 150,257.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,292.05, 281,547.09 and 150,257.33 is: 225,874.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,292.05 : 281,547.09 = 150,257.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,292.05/281,547.09 = 150,257.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,292.05x = 281,547.09 × 150,257.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,292.05x = 42,304,513,660.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,304,513,660.74/187,292.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,874.59

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