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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,032.68, 255,296.48 and 150,832.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,032.68, 255,296.48 and 150,832.50 is: 225,144.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,032.68 : 255,296.48 = 150,832.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,032.68/255,296.48 = 150,832.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,032.68x = 255,296.48 × 150,832.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,032.68x = 38,507,004,608.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,507,004,608.08/171,032.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,144.13

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