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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217,209.60, 325,814.40 and 150,854.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217,209.60, 325,814.40 and 150,854.40 is: 226,281.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217,209.60 : 325,814.40 = 150,854.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217,209.60/325,814.40 = 150,854.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217,209.60x = 325,814.40 × 150,854.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217,209.60x = 49,150,535,823.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,150,535,823.36/217,209.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,281.60

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