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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169,588.72, 233,898.90 and 150,228.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169,588.72, 233,898.90 and 150,228.34 is: 207,196.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169,588.72 : 233,898.90 = 150,228.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169,588.72/233,898.90 = 150,228.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169,588.72x = 233,898.90 × 150,228.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169,588.72x = 35,138,243,474.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,138,243,474.83/169,588.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,196.82

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