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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,331.40, 256,413.90 and 150,336.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,331.40, 256,413.90 and 150,336.20 is: 224,992.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,331.40 : 256,413.90 = 150,336.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,331.40/256,413.90 = 150,336.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,331.40x = 256,413.90 × 150,336.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,331.40x = 38,548,291,353.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,548,291,353.18/171,331.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,992.57

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