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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,638.40, 256,939.20 and 150,902.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,638.40, 256,939.20 and 150,902.40 is: 225,897.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,638.40 : 256,939.20 = 150,902.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,638.40/256,939.20 = 150,902.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,638.40x = 256,939.20 × 150,902.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,638.40x = 38,772,741,934.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,772,741,934.08/171,638.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,897.83

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