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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221,536.08, 332,301.60 and 150,282.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221,536.08, 332,301.60 and 150,282.20 is: 225,421.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221,536.08 : 332,301.60 = 150,282.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221,536.08/332,301.60 = 150,282.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221,536.08x = 332,301.60 × 150,282.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221,536.08x = 49,939,015,511.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,939,015,511.52/221,536.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,421.59

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