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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,629.40, 256,925.70 and 150,893.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,629.40, 256,925.70 and 150,893.40 is: 225,884.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,629.40 : 256,925.70 = 150,893.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,629.40/256,925.70 = 150,893.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,629.40x = 256,925.70 × 150,893.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,629.40x = 38,768,392,420.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,768,392,420.38/171,629.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,884.33

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