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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,986.26, 257,311.95 and 150,766.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,986.26, 257,311.95 and 150,766.69 is: 225,564.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,986.26 : 257,311.95 = 150,766.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,986.26/257,311.95 = 150,766.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,986.26x = 257,311.95 × 150,766.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,986.26x = 38,794,070,998.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,794,070,998.95/171,986.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,564.94

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