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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167,007.60, 250,511.40 and 150,386.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167,007.60, 250,511.40 and 150,386.40 is: 225,579.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167,007.60 : 250,511.40 = 150,386.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167,007.60/250,511.40 = 150,386.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167,007.60x = 250,511.40 × 150,386.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167,007.60x = 37,673,507,604.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,673,507,604.96/167,007.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,579.60

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