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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,555.40, 281,942.73 and 150,521.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,555.40, 281,942.73 and 150,521.28 is: 226,271.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,555.40 : 281,942.73 = 150,521.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,555.40/281,942.73 = 150,521.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,555.40x = 281,942.73 × 150,521.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,555.40x = 42,438,380,606.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,438,380,606.29/187,555.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,271.18

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