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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,557.54, 281,945.93 and 150,523.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,557.54, 281,945.93 and 150,523.41 is: 226,274.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,557.54 : 281,945.93 = 150,523.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,557.54/281,945.93 = 150,523.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,557.54x = 281,945.93 × 150,523.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,557.54x = 42,439,462,819.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,439,462,819.22/187,557.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,274.36

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