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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221,436.60, 332,154.90 and 150,577.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221,436.60, 332,154.90 and 150,577.80 is: 225,866.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221,436.60 : 332,154.90 = 150,577.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221,436.60/332,154.90 = 150,577.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221,436.60x = 332,154.90 × 150,577.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221,436.60x = 50,015,154,101.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,015,154,101.22/221,436.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,866.70

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