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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,001.24, 255,249.64 and 150,801.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,001.24, 255,249.64 and 150,801.03 is: 225,097.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,001.24 : 255,249.64 = 150,801.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,001.24/255,249.64 = 150,801.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,001.24x = 255,249.64 × 150,801.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,001.24x = 38,491,909,101.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,491,909,101.39/171,001.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,097.25

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