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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191,656.80, 286,966.80 and 150,184.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191,656.80, 286,966.80 and 150,184.80 is: 224,870.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191,656.80 : 286,966.80 = 150,184.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191,656.80/286,966.80 = 150,184.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191,656.80x = 286,966.80 × 150,184.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191,656.80x = 43,098,051,464.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,098,051,464.64/191,656.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,870.97

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