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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221,636.05, 332,451.34 and 150,382.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221,636.05, 332,451.34 and 150,382.22 is: 225,571.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221,636.05 : 332,451.34 = 150,382.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221,636.05/332,451.34 = 150,382.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221,636.05x = 332,451.34 × 150,382.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221,636.05x = 49,994,770,383.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,994,770,383.00/221,636.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,571.48

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