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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221,277.20, 331,915.80 and 150,418.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221,277.20, 331,915.80 and 150,418.40 is: 225,627.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221,277.20 : 331,915.80 = 150,418.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221,277.20/331,915.80 = 150,418.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221,277.20x = 331,915.80 × 150,418.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221,277.20x = 49,926,243,570.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,926,243,570.72/221,277.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,627.60

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