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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,715.66, 284,966.61 and 150,548.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,715.66, 284,966.61 and 150,548.38 is: 226,134.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,715.66 : 284,966.61 = 150,548.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,715.66/284,966.61 = 150,548.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,715.66x = 284,966.61 × 150,548.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,715.66x = 42,901,261,489.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,901,261,489.59/189,715.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,134.53

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