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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221,558.20, 332,337.30 and 150,699.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221,558.20, 332,337.30 and 150,699.40 is: 226,049.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221,558.20 : 332,337.30 = 150,699.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221,558.20/332,337.30 = 150,699.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221,558.20x = 332,337.30 × 150,699.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221,558.20x = 50,083,031,707.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,083,031,707.62/221,558.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,049.10

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