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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,215.83, 238,850.52 and 150,358.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,215.83, 238,850.52 and 150,358.95 is: 207,332.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,215.83 : 238,850.52 = 150,358.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,215.83/238,850.52 = 150,358.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,215.83x = 238,850.52 × 150,358.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,215.83x = 35,913,313,394.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,913,313,394.15/173,215.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,332.74

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