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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,778.28, 285,017.34 and 150,587.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,778.28, 285,017.34 and 150,587.24 is: 226,158.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,778.28 : 285,017.34 = 150,587.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,778.28/285,017.34 = 150,587.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,778.28x = 285,017.34 × 150,587.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,778.28x = 42,919,974,582.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,919,974,582.74/189,778.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,158.52

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