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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,999.40, 263,691.90 and 151,423.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,999.40, 263,691.90 and 151,423.40 is: 226,870.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,999.40 : 263,691.90 = 151,423.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,999.40/263,691.90 = 151,423.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,999.40x = 263,691.90 × 151,423.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,999.40x = 39,929,124,050.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,929,124,050.46/175,999.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,870.80

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