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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,944.21, 281,290.08 and 150,327.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,944.21, 281,290.08 and 150,327.81 is: 224,990.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,944.21 : 281,290.08 = 150,327.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,944.21/281,290.08 = 150,327.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,944.21x = 281,290.08 × 150,327.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,944.21x = 42,285,721,701.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,285,721,701.12/187,944.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,990.82

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