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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,038.28, 256,448.74 and 150,020.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,038.28, 256,448.74 and 150,020.52 is: 224,935.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,038.28 : 256,448.74 = 150,020.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,038.28/256,448.74 = 150,020.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,038.28x = 256,448.74 × 150,020.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,038.28x = 38,472,573,328.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,472,573,328.14/171,038.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,935.46

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