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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,661.70, 259,801.35 and 150,544.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,661.70, 259,801.35 and 150,544.90 is: 225,218.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,661.70 : 259,801.35 = 150,544.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,661.70/259,801.35 = 150,544.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,661.70x = 259,801.35 × 150,544.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,661.70x = 39,111,768,255.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,111,768,255.62/173,661.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,218.16

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