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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221,545.62, 332,315.82 and 150,291.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221,545.62, 332,315.82 and 150,291.72 is: 225,435.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221,545.62 : 332,315.82 = 150,291.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221,545.62/332,315.82 = 150,291.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221,545.62x = 332,315.82 × 150,291.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221,545.62x = 49,944,316,171.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,944,316,171.01/221,545.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,435.81

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