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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218,213.74, 327,157.53 and 150,552.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218,213.74, 327,157.53 and 150,552.70 is: 225,716.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218,213.74 : 327,157.53 = 150,552.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218,213.74/327,157.53 = 150,552.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218,213.74x = 327,157.53 × 150,552.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218,213.74x = 49,254,447,831.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,254,447,831.04/218,213.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,716.53

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