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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,673.68, 236,779.52 and 150,416.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,673.68, 236,779.52 and 150,416.04 is: 207,460.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,673.68 : 236,779.52 = 150,416.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,673.68/236,779.52 = 150,416.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,673.68x = 236,779.52 × 150,416.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,673.68x = 35,615,437,751.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,615,437,751.50/171,673.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,460.09

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