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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178,770.76, 268,152.88 and 150,870.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178,770.76, 268,152.88 and 150,870.04 is: 226,302.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178,770.76 : 268,152.88 = 150,870.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178,770.76/268,152.88 = 150,870.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178,770.76x = 268,152.88 × 150,870.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178,770.76x = 40,456,235,731.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,456,235,731.72/178,770.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,302.31

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