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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,965.80, 304,448.70 and 150,477.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,965.80, 304,448.70 and 150,477.80 is: 225,716.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,965.80 : 304,448.70 = 150,477.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,965.80/304,448.70 = 150,477.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,965.80x = 304,448.70 × 150,477.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,965.80x = 45,812,770,588.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,812,770,588.86/202,965.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,716.70

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