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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165,625.70, 248,438.55 and 150,851.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165,625.70, 248,438.55 and 150,851.30 is: 226,276.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165,625.70 : 248,438.55 = 150,851.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165,625.70/248,438.55 = 150,851.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165,625.70x = 248,438.55 × 150,851.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165,625.70x = 37,477,278,237.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,477,278,237.62/165,625.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,276.95

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