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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,036.93, 256,446.73 and 150,019.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,036.93, 256,446.73 and 150,019.18 is: 224,933.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,036.93 : 256,446.73 = 150,019.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,036.93/256,446.73 = 150,019.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,036.93x = 256,446.73 × 150,019.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,036.93x = 38,471,926,115.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,471,926,115.95/171,036.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,933.45

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