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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,333.20, 256,999.80 and 150,597.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,333.20, 256,999.80 and 150,597.20 is: 225,895.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,333.20 : 256,999.80 = 150,597.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,333.20/256,999.80 = 150,597.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,333.20x = 256,999.80 × 150,597.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,333.20x = 38,703,450,280.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,703,450,280.56/171,333.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,895.80

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