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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221,566.68, 332,233.37 and 151,466.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221,566.68, 332,233.37 and 151,466.04 is: 227,119.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221,566.68 : 332,233.37 = 151,466.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221,566.68/332,233.37 = 151,466.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221,566.68x = 332,233.37 × 151,466.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221,566.68x = 50,322,072,152.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,322,072,152.42/221,566.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,119.31

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