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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218,813.17, 301,846.44 and 150,713.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218,813.17, 301,846.44 and 150,713.02 is: 207,904.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218,813.17 : 301,846.44 = 150,713.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218,813.17/301,846.44 = 150,713.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218,813.17x = 301,846.44 × 150,713.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218,813.17x = 45,492,188,548.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,492,188,548.65/218,813.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,904.25

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