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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221,723.20, 332,584.80 and 150,864.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221,723.20, 332,584.80 and 150,864.40 is: 226,296.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221,723.20 : 332,584.80 = 150,864.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221,723.20/332,584.80 = 150,864.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221,723.20x = 332,584.80 × 150,864.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221,723.20x = 50,175,206,301.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,175,206,301.12/221,723.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,296.60

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