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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218,421.72, 301,306.37 and 150,320.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218,421.72, 301,306.37 and 150,320.47 is: 207,362.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218,421.72 : 301,306.37 = 150,320.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218,421.72/301,306.37 = 150,320.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218,421.72x = 301,306.37 × 150,320.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218,421.72x = 45,292,514,021.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,292,514,021.66/218,421.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,362.68

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