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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,265.88, 263,124.80 and 150,465.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,265.88, 263,124.80 and 150,465.28 is: 225,891.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,265.88 : 263,124.80 = 150,465.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,265.88/263,124.80 = 150,465.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,265.88x = 263,124.80 × 150,465.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,265.88x = 39,591,146,706.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,591,146,706.94/175,265.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,891.92

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