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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,831.60, 331,247.40 and 149,972.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,831.60, 331,247.40 and 149,972.80 is: 224,959.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,831.60 : 331,247.40 = 149,972.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,831.60/331,247.40 = 149,972.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,831.60x = 331,247.40 × 149,972.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,831.60x = 49,678,100,070.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,678,100,070.72/220,831.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,959.20

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