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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,330.90, 256,413.15 and 150,335.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,330.90, 256,413.15 and 150,335.70 is: 224,991.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,330.90 : 256,413.15 = 150,335.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,330.90/256,413.15 = 150,335.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,330.90x = 256,413.15 × 150,335.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,330.90x = 38,548,050,394.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,548,050,394.46/171,330.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,991.82

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