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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,538.80, 314,308.20 and 150,927.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,538.80, 314,308.20 and 150,927.20 is: 226,390.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,538.80 : 314,308.20 = 150,927.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,538.80/314,308.20 = 150,927.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,538.80x = 314,308.20 × 150,927.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,538.80x = 47,437,656,563.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,437,656,563.04/209,538.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,390.80

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