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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,657.90, 256,968.45 and 150,921.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,657.90, 256,968.45 and 150,921.90 is: 225,927.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,657.90 : 256,968.45 = 150,921.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,657.90/256,968.45 = 150,921.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,657.90x = 256,968.45 × 150,921.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,657.90x = 38,782,166,714.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,782,166,714.06/171,657.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,927.07

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