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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,618.40, 256,844.40 and 150,623.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,618.40, 256,844.40 and 150,623.20 is: 225,422.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,618.40 : 256,844.40 = 150,623.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,618.40/256,844.40 = 150,623.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,618.40x = 256,844.40 × 150,623.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,618.40x = 38,686,725,430.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,686,725,430.08/171,618.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,422.95

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