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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,155.84, 262,275.84 and 150,353.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,155.84, 262,275.84 and 150,353.28 is: 225,136.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,155.84 : 262,275.84 = 150,353.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,155.84/262,275.84 = 150,353.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,155.84x = 262,275.84 × 150,353.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,155.84x = 39,434,032,808.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,434,032,808.76/175,155.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,136.84

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