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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,993.28, 265,213.44 and 150,589.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,993.28, 265,213.44 and 150,589.44 is: 225,648.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,993.28 : 265,213.44 = 150,589.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,993.28/265,213.44 = 150,589.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,993.28x = 265,213.44 × 150,589.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,993.28x = 39,938,343,410.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,938,343,410.07/176,993.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,648.93

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