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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,040.77, 256,452.48 and 150,023.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,040.77, 256,452.48 and 150,023.03 is: 224,939.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,040.77 : 256,452.48 = 150,023.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,040.77/256,452.48 = 150,023.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,040.77x = 256,452.48 × 150,023.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,040.77x = 38,473,776,818.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,473,776,818.35/171,040.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,939.22

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