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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,783.78, 285,025.59 and 150,592.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,783.78, 285,025.59 and 150,592.74 is: 226,166.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,783.78 : 285,025.59 = 150,592.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,783.78/285,025.59 = 150,592.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,783.78x = 285,025.59 × 150,592.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,783.78x = 42,922,784,568.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,922,784,568.22/189,783.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,166.77

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