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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,243.86, 263,091.78 and 150,443.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,243.86, 263,091.78 and 150,443.28 is: 225,858.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,243.86 : 263,091.78 = 150,443.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,243.86/263,091.78 = 150,443.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,243.86x = 263,091.78 × 150,443.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,243.86x = 39,580,390,324.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,580,390,324.24/175,243.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,858.93

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