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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,041.77, 256,453.98 and 150,024.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,041.77, 256,453.98 and 150,024.03 is: 224,940.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,041.77 : 256,453.98 = 150,024.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,041.77/256,453.98 = 150,024.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,041.77x = 256,453.98 × 150,024.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,041.77x = 38,474,259,589.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,474,259,589.14/171,041.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,940.72

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