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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,767.20, 264,859.20 and 150,523.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,767.20, 264,859.20 and 150,523.20 is: 225,536.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,767.20 : 264,859.20 = 150,523.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,767.20/264,859.20 = 150,523.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,767.20x = 264,859.20 × 150,523.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,767.20x = 39,867,454,333.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,867,454,333.44/176,767.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,536.49

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