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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,681.40, 257,003.70 and 150,945.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,681.40, 257,003.70 and 150,945.40 is: 225,962.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,681.40 : 257,003.70 = 150,945.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,681.40/257,003.70 = 150,945.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,681.40x = 257,003.70 × 150,945.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,681.40x = 38,793,526,297.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,793,526,297.98/171,681.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,962.31

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