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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,543.80, 314,315.70 and 150,932.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,543.80, 314,315.70 and 150,932.20 is: 226,398.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,543.80 : 314,315.70 = 150,932.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,543.80/314,315.70 = 150,932.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,543.80x = 314,315.70 × 150,932.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,543.80x = 47,440,360,095.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,440,360,095.54/209,543.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,398.30

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