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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,891.90, 331,337.85 and 150,907.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,891.90, 331,337.85 and 150,907.90 is: 226,361.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,891.90 : 331,337.85 = 150,907.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,891.90/331,337.85 = 150,907.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,891.90x = 331,337.85 × 150,907.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,891.90x = 50,001,499,134.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,001,499,134.02/220,891.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,361.85

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