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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221,536.58, 332,302.37 and 150,282.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221,536.58, 332,302.37 and 150,282.68 is: 225,422.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221,536.58 : 332,302.37 = 150,282.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221,536.58/332,302.37 = 150,282.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221,536.58x = 332,302.37 × 150,282.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221,536.58x = 49,939,288,321.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,939,288,321.03/221,536.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,422.32

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