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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,994.80, 266,992.20 and 150,001.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,994.80, 266,992.20 and 150,001.20 is: 225,001.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,994.80 : 266,992.20 = 150,001.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,994.80/266,992.20 = 150,001.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,994.80x = 266,992.20 × 150,001.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,994.80x = 40,049,150,390.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,049,150,390.64/177,994.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,001.80

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