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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,451.83, 237,054.80 and 150,169.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,451.83, 237,054.80 and 150,169.89 is: 207,629.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,451.83 : 237,054.80 = 150,169.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,451.83/237,054.80 = 150,169.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,451.83x = 237,054.80 × 150,169.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,451.83x = 35,598,492,489.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,598,492,489.12/171,451.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,629.70

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