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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,004.20, 255,254.05 and 150,803.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,004.20, 255,254.05 and 150,803.99 is: 225,101.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,004.20 : 255,254.05 = 150,803.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,004.20/255,254.05 = 150,803.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,004.20x = 255,254.05 × 150,803.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,004.20x = 38,493,330,508.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,493,330,508.90/171,004.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,101.67

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