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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218,809.67, 301,841.63 and 150,709.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218,809.67, 301,841.63 and 150,709.52 is: 207,899.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218,809.67 : 301,841.63 = 150,709.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218,809.67/301,841.63 = 150,709.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218,809.67x = 301,841.63 × 150,709.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218,809.67x = 45,490,406,419.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,490,406,419.77/218,809.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,899.43

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