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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,578.20, 264,575.70 and 150,334.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,578.20, 264,575.70 and 150,334.20 is: 225,253.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,578.20 : 264,575.70 = 150,334.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,578.20/264,575.70 = 150,334.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,578.20x = 264,575.70 × 150,334.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,578.20x = 39,774,776,198.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,774,776,198.94/176,578.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,253.04

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