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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,952.92, 281,931.21 and 150,464.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,952.92, 281,931.21 and 150,464.11 is: 225,697.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,952.92 : 281,931.21 = 150,464.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,952.92/281,931.21 = 150,464.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,952.92x = 281,931.21 × 150,464.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,952.92x = 42,420,528,593.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,420,528,593.87/187,952.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,697.63

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