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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188,524.67, 282,790.71 and 150,910.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188,524.67, 282,790.71 and 150,910.16 is: 226,368.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188,524.67 : 282,790.71 = 150,910.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188,524.67/282,790.71 = 150,910.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188,524.67x = 282,790.71 × 150,910.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188,524.67x = 42,675,989,878.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,675,989,878.66/188,524.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,368.20

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