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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216,812.58, 324,881.72 and 150,382.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216,812.58, 324,881.72 and 150,382.50 is: 225,339.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216,812.58 : 324,881.72 = 150,382.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216,812.58/324,881.72 = 150,382.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216,812.58x = 324,881.72 × 150,382.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216,812.58x = 48,856,525,257.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,856,525,257.90/216,812.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,339.90

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