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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,677.25, 281,517.27 and 150,189.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,677.25, 281,517.27 and 150,189.34 is: 225,285.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,677.25 : 281,517.27 = 150,189.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,677.25/281,517.27 = 150,189.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,677.25x = 281,517.27 × 150,189.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,677.25x = 42,280,893,085.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,280,893,085.56/187,677.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,285.12

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