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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,036.68, 256,446.35 and 150,018.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,036.68, 256,446.35 and 150,018.93 is: 224,933.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,036.68 : 256,446.35 = 150,018.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,036.68/256,446.35 = 150,018.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,036.68x = 256,446.35 × 150,018.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,036.68x = 38,471,807,029.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,471,807,029.41/171,036.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,933.08

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