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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,123.25, 255,431.48 and 150,922.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,123.25, 255,431.48 and 150,922.84 is: 225,278.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,123.25 : 255,431.48 = 150,922.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,123.25/255,431.48 = 150,922.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,123.25x = 255,431.48 × 150,922.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,123.25x = 38,550,443,632.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,550,443,632.39/171,123.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,278.82

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