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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,844.80, 313,267.20 and 150,233.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,844.80, 313,267.20 and 150,233.20 is: 225,349.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,844.80 : 313,267.20 = 150,233.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,844.80/313,267.20 = 150,233.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,844.80x = 313,267.20 × 150,233.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,844.80x = 47,063,133,911.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,063,133,911.04/208,844.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,349.80

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