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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218,833.57, 301,804.14 and 150,958.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218,833.57, 301,804.14 and 150,958.81 is: 208,194.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218,833.57 : 301,804.14 = 150,958.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218,833.57/301,804.14 = 150,958.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218,833.57x = 301,804.14 × 150,958.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218,833.57x = 45,559,993,827.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,559,993,827.47/218,833.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,194.72

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