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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221,439.80, 332,159.70 and 153,533.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221,439.80, 332,159.70 and 153,533.45 is: 230,300.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221,439.80 : 332,159.70 = 153,533.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221,439.80/332,159.70 = 153,533.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221,439.80x = 332,159.70 × 153,533.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221,439.80x = 50,997,624,691.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,997,624,691.97/221,439.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,300.18

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