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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,449.51, 237,051.82 and 150,167.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,449.51, 237,051.82 and 150,167.72 is: 207,626.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,449.51 : 237,051.82 = 150,167.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,449.51/237,051.82 = 150,167.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,449.51x = 237,051.82 × 150,167.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,449.51x = 35,597,531,266.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,597,531,266.90/171,449.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,626.91

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