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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,444.90, 256,584.15 and 150,449.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,444.90, 256,584.15 and 150,449.70 is: 225,162.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,444.90 : 256,584.15 = 150,449.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,444.90/256,584.15 = 150,449.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,444.90x = 256,584.15 × 150,449.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,444.90x = 38,603,008,392.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,603,008,392.26/171,444.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,162.77

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