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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,167.37, 255,496.96 and 150,967.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,167.37, 255,496.96 and 150,967.08 is: 225,344.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,167.37 : 255,496.96 = 150,967.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,167.37/255,496.96 = 150,967.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,167.37x = 255,496.96 × 150,967.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,167.37x = 38,571,630,000.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,571,630,000.08/171,167.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,344.53

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