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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,898.70, 260,848.05 and 150,279.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,898.70, 260,848.05 and 150,279.10 is: 225,418.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,898.70 : 260,848.05 = 150,279.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,898.70/260,848.05 = 150,279.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,898.70x = 260,848.05 × 150,279.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,898.70x = 39,200,010,190.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,200,010,190.76/173,898.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,418.65

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