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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221,423.60, 332,135.40 and 150,564.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221,423.60, 332,135.40 and 150,564.80 is: 225,847.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221,423.60 : 332,135.40 = 150,564.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221,423.60/332,135.40 = 150,564.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221,423.60x = 332,135.40 × 150,564.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221,423.60x = 50,007,900,073.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,007,900,073.92/221,423.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,847.20

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