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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,449.57, 237,051.69 and 150,167.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,449.57, 237,051.69 and 150,167.63 is: 207,626.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,449.57 : 237,051.69 = 150,167.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,449.57/237,051.69 = 150,167.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,449.57x = 237,051.69 × 150,167.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,449.57x = 35,597,491,067.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,597,491,067.42/171,449.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,626.60

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