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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,214.17, 242,996.81 and 150,804.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,214.17, 242,996.81 and 150,804.87 is: 207,957.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,214.17 : 242,996.81 = 150,804.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,214.17/242,996.81 = 150,804.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,214.17x = 242,996.81 × 150,804.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,214.17x = 36,645,101,588.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,645,101,588.44/176,214.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,957.75

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