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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,982.46, 257,306.24 and 150,762.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,982.46, 257,306.24 and 150,762.89 is: 225,559.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,982.46 : 257,306.24 = 150,762.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,982.46/257,306.24 = 150,762.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,982.46x = 257,306.24 × 150,762.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,982.46x = 38,792,230,317.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,792,230,317.09/171,982.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,559.23

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