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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,166.37, 255,495.47 and 150,966.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,166.37, 255,495.47 and 150,966.08 is: 225,343.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,166.37 : 255,495.47 = 150,966.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,166.37/255,495.47 = 150,966.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,166.37x = 255,495.47 × 150,966.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,166.37x = 38,571,148,489.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,571,148,489.46/171,166.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,343.04

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