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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,862.40, 331,293.60 and 150,003.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,862.40, 331,293.60 and 150,003.60 is: 225,005.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,862.40 : 331,293.60 = 150,003.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,862.40/331,293.60 = 150,003.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,862.40x = 331,293.60 × 150,003.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,862.40x = 49,695,232,656.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,695,232,656.96/220,862.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,005.40

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