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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,671.40, 256,988.70 and 150,935.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,671.40, 256,988.70 and 150,935.40 is: 225,947.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,671.40 : 256,988.70 = 150,935.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,671.40/256,988.70 = 150,935.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,671.40x = 256,988.70 × 150,935.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,671.40x = 38,788,692,229.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,788,692,229.98/171,671.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,947.32

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