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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,009.28, 265,237.44 and 150,605.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,009.28, 265,237.44 and 150,605.44 is: 225,672.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,009.28 : 265,237.44 = 150,605.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,009.28/265,237.44 = 150,605.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,009.28x = 265,237.44 × 150,605.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,009.28x = 39,946,201,355.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,946,201,355.67/177,009.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,672.92

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