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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,340.60, 264,510.90 and 150,971.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,340.60, 264,510.90 and 150,971.40 is: 226,457.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,340.60 : 264,510.90 = 150,971.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,340.60/264,510.90 = 150,971.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,340.60x = 264,510.90 × 150,971.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,340.60x = 39,933,580,888.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,933,580,888.26/176,340.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,457.10

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