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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178,773.26, 268,156.63 and 150,872.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178,773.26, 268,156.63 and 150,872.54 is: 226,306.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178,773.26 : 268,156.63 = 150,872.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178,773.26/268,156.63 = 150,872.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178,773.26x = 268,156.63 × 150,872.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178,773.26x = 40,457,471,885.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,457,471,885.94/178,773.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,306.06

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