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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188,422.62, 259,763.40 and 150,311.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188,422.62, 259,763.40 and 150,311.52 is: 207,222.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188,422.62 : 259,763.40 = 150,311.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188,422.62/259,763.40 = 150,311.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188,422.62x = 259,763.40 × 150,311.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188,422.62x = 39,045,431,494.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,045,431,494.37/188,422.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,222.63

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