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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178,003.80, 267,005.70 and 150,010.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178,003.80, 267,005.70 and 150,010.20 is: 225,015.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178,003.80 : 267,005.70 = 150,010.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178,003.80/267,005.70 = 150,010.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178,003.80x = 267,005.70 × 150,010.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178,003.80x = 40,053,578,458.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,053,578,458.14/178,003.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,015.30

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