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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178,773.76, 268,157.38 and 150,873.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178,773.76, 268,157.38 and 150,873.04 is: 226,306.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178,773.76 : 268,157.38 = 150,873.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178,773.76/268,157.38 = 150,873.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178,773.76x = 268,157.38 × 150,873.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178,773.76x = 40,457,719,119.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,457,719,119.04/178,773.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,306.81

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