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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,950.69, 262,638.40 and 151,150.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,950.69, 262,638.40 and 151,150.11 is: 225,619.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,950.69 : 262,638.40 = 151,150.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,950.69/262,638.40 = 151,150.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,950.69x = 262,638.40 × 151,150.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,950.69x = 39,697,823,050.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,697,823,050.22/175,950.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,619.02

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