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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,450.32, 237,052.73 and 150,168.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,450.32, 237,052.73 and 150,168.38 is: 207,627.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,450.32 : 237,052.73 = 150,168.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,450.32/237,052.73 = 150,168.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,450.32x = 237,052.73 × 150,168.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,450.32x = 35,597,824,280.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,597,824,280.47/171,450.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,627.63

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