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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218,304.76, 301,099.36 and 150,343.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218,304.76, 301,099.36 and 150,343.32 is: 207,362.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218,304.76 : 301,099.36 = 150,343.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218,304.76/301,099.36 = 150,343.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218,304.76x = 301,099.36 × 150,343.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218,304.76x = 45,268,277,432.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,268,277,432.28/218,304.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,362.76

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