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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167,961.15, 251,777.70 and 150,246.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167,961.15, 251,777.70 and 150,246.45 is: 225,222.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167,961.15 : 251,777.70 = 150,246.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167,961.15/251,777.70 = 150,246.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167,961.15x = 251,777.70 × 150,246.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167,961.15x = 37,828,705,614.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,828,705,614.17/167,961.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,222.95

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