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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,711.86, 242,301.13 and 150,302.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,711.86, 242,301.13 and 150,302.34 is: 207,262.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,711.86 : 242,301.13 = 150,302.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,711.86/242,301.13 = 150,302.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,711.86x = 242,301.13 × 150,302.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,711.86x = 36,418,426,447.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,418,426,447.89/175,711.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,262.20

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