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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,516.20, 329,996.70 and 150,532.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,516.20, 329,996.70 and 150,532.20 is: 225,267.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,516.20 : 329,996.70 = 150,532.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,516.20/329,996.70 = 150,532.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,516.20x = 329,996.70 × 150,532.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,516.20x = 49,675,129,243.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,675,129,243.74/220,516.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,267.48

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