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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,451.32, 237,054.11 and 150,169.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,451.32, 237,054.11 and 150,169.38 is: 207,629.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,451.32 : 237,054.11 = 150,169.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,451.32/237,054.11 = 150,169.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,451.32x = 237,054.11 × 150,169.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,451.32x = 35,598,268,725.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,598,268,725.15/171,451.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,629.02

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