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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,636.40, 256,936.20 and 150,900.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,636.40, 256,936.20 and 150,900.40 is: 225,894.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,636.40 : 256,936.20 = 150,900.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,636.40/256,936.20 = 150,900.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,636.40x = 256,936.20 × 150,900.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,636.40x = 38,771,775,354.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,771,775,354.48/171,636.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,894.83

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