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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,469.40, 256,620.90 and 150,474.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,469.40, 256,620.90 and 150,474.20 is: 225,199.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,469.40 : 256,620.90 = 150,474.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,469.40/256,620.90 = 150,474.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,469.40x = 256,620.90 × 150,474.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,469.40x = 38,614,824,630.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,614,824,630.78/171,469.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,199.51

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