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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,280.46, 243,448.59 and 150,982.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,280.46, 243,448.59 and 150,982.54 is: 208,511.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,280.46 : 243,448.59 = 150,982.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,280.46/243,448.59 = 150,982.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,280.46x = 243,448.59 × 150,982.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,280.46x = 36,756,486,477.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,756,486,477.62/176,280.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,511.41

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