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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,040.90, 256,452.68 and 150,023.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,040.90, 256,452.68 and 150,023.14 is: 224,939.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,040.90 : 256,452.68 = 150,023.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,040.90/256,452.68 = 150,023.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,040.90x = 256,452.68 × 150,023.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,040.90x = 38,473,836,315.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,473,836,315.02/171,040.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,939.39

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