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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,780.70, 264,879.45 and 150,536.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,780.70, 264,879.45 and 150,536.70 is: 225,556.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,780.70 : 264,879.45 = 150,536.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,780.70/264,879.45 = 150,536.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,780.70x = 264,879.45 × 150,536.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,780.70x = 39,874,078,300.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,874,078,300.82/176,780.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,556.74

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