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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,573.20, 264,568.20 and 150,329.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,573.20, 264,568.20 and 150,329.20 is: 225,245.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,573.20 : 264,568.20 = 150,329.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,573.20/264,568.20 = 150,329.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,573.20x = 264,568.20 × 150,329.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,573.20x = 39,772,325,851.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,772,325,851.44/176,573.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,245.54

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