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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,013.64, 257,553.90 and 150,759.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,013.64, 257,553.90 and 150,759.24 is: 225,729.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,013.64 : 257,553.90 = 150,759.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,013.64/257,553.90 = 150,759.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,013.64x = 257,553.90 × 150,759.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,013.64x = 38,828,630,223.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,828,630,223.04/172,013.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,729.95

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