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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165,996.52, 247,936.30 and 150,177.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165,996.52, 247,936.30 and 150,177.16 is: 224,308.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165,996.52 : 247,936.30 = 150,177.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165,996.52/247,936.30 = 150,177.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165,996.52x = 247,936.30 × 150,177.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165,996.52x = 37,234,369,394.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,234,369,394.91/165,996.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,308.13

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