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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,867.40, 331,301.10 and 150,883.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,867.40, 331,301.10 and 150,883.40 is: 226,325.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,867.40 : 331,301.10 = 150,883.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,867.40/331,301.10 = 150,883.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,867.40x = 331,301.10 × 150,883.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,867.40x = 49,987,836,391.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,987,836,391.74/220,867.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,325.10

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