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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,994.28, 265,214.94 and 150,590.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,994.28, 265,214.94 and 150,590.44 is: 225,650.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,994.28 : 265,214.94 = 150,590.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,994.28/265,214.94 = 150,590.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,994.28x = 265,214.94 × 150,590.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,994.28x = 39,938,834,509.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,938,834,509.17/176,994.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,650.43

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