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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,002.70, 265,212.45 and 150,758.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,002.70, 265,212.45 and 150,758.70 is: 225,889.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,002.70 : 265,212.45 = 150,758.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,002.70/265,212.45 = 150,758.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,002.70x = 265,212.45 × 150,758.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,002.70x = 39,983,084,185.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,983,084,185.82/177,002.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,889.69

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