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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,337.20, 257,005.80 and 150,601.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,337.20, 257,005.80 and 150,601.20 is: 225,901.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,337.20 : 257,005.80 = 150,601.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,337.20/257,005.80 = 150,601.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,337.20x = 257,005.80 × 150,601.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,337.20x = 38,705,381,886.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,705,381,886.96/171,337.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,901.80

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