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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,010.64, 257,549.40 and 150,756.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,010.64, 257,549.40 and 150,756.24 is: 225,725.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,010.64 : 257,549.40 = 150,756.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,010.64/257,549.40 = 150,756.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,010.64x = 257,549.40 × 150,756.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,010.64x = 38,827,179,158.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,827,179,158.26/172,010.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,725.45

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