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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,631.40, 256,928.70 and 150,895.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,631.40, 256,928.70 and 150,895.40 is: 225,887.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,631.40 : 256,928.70 = 150,895.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,631.40/256,928.70 = 150,895.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,631.40x = 256,928.70 × 150,895.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,631.40x = 38,769,358,957.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,769,358,957.98/171,631.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,887.33

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