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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,468.40, 256,619.40 and 150,473.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,468.40, 256,619.40 and 150,473.20 is: 225,198.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,468.40 : 256,619.40 = 150,473.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,468.40/256,619.40 = 150,473.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,468.40x = 256,619.40 × 150,473.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,468.40x = 38,614,342,300.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,614,342,300.08/171,468.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,198.01

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