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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217,062.40, 325,593.60 and 150,577.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217,062.40, 325,593.60 and 150,577.60 is: 225,866.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217,062.40 : 325,593.60 = 150,577.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217,062.40/325,593.60 = 150,577.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217,062.40x = 325,593.60 × 150,577.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217,062.40x = 49,027,102,863.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,027,102,863.36/217,062.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,866.40

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