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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,987.26, 257,313.45 and 150,767.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,987.26, 257,313.45 and 150,767.69 is: 225,566.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,987.26 : 257,313.45 = 150,767.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,987.26/257,313.45 = 150,767.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,987.26x = 257,313.45 × 150,767.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,987.26x = 38,794,554,462.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,794,554,462.43/171,987.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,566.44

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