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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,847.40, 331,271.10 and 150,863.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,847.40, 331,271.10 and 150,863.40 is: 226,295.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,847.40 : 331,271.10 = 150,863.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,847.40/331,271.10 = 150,863.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,847.40x = 331,271.10 × 150,863.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,847.40x = 49,976,684,467.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,976,684,467.74/220,847.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,295.10

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