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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,155.40, 330,233.10 and 150,171.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,155.40, 330,233.10 and 150,171.40 is: 225,257.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,155.40 : 330,233.10 = 150,171.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,155.40/330,233.10 = 150,171.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,155.40x = 330,233.10 × 150,171.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,155.40x = 49,591,566,953.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,591,566,953.34/220,155.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,257.10

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