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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,036.18, 256,445.60 and 150,018.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,036.18, 256,445.60 and 150,018.43 is: 224,932.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,036.18 : 256,445.60 = 150,018.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,036.18/256,445.60 = 150,018.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,036.18x = 256,445.60 × 150,018.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,036.18x = 38,471,565,010.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,471,565,010.18/171,036.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,932.32

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