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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,194.32, 255,537.20 and 150,994.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,194.32, 255,537.20 and 150,994.12 is: 225,384.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,194.32 : 255,537.20 = 150,994.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,194.32/255,537.20 = 150,994.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,194.32x = 255,537.20 × 150,994.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,194.32x = 38,584,614,641.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,584,614,641.26/171,194.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,384.90

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