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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,709.70, 264,772.95 and 150,465.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,709.70, 264,772.95 and 150,465.70 is: 225,450.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,709.70 : 264,772.95 = 150,465.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,709.70/264,772.95 = 150,465.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,709.70x = 264,772.95 × 150,465.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,709.70x = 39,839,247,262.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,839,247,262.82/176,709.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,450.26

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