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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178,772.76, 268,155.88 and 150,872.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178,772.76, 268,155.88 and 150,872.04 is: 226,305.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178,772.76 : 268,155.88 = 150,872.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178,772.76/268,155.88 = 150,872.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178,772.76x = 268,155.88 × 150,872.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178,772.76x = 40,457,224,653.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,457,224,653.60/178,772.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,305.31

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