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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,082.94, 321,993.48 and 150,818.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,082.94, 321,993.48 and 150,818.26 is: 225,784.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,082.94 : 321,993.48 = 150,818.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,082.94/321,993.48 = 150,818.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,082.94x = 321,993.48 × 150,818.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,082.94x = 48,562,496,384.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,562,496,384.94/215,082.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,784.98

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