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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221,751.63, 332,640.81 and 150,644.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221,751.63, 332,640.81 and 150,644.16 is: 225,975.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221,751.63 : 332,640.81 = 150,644.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221,751.63/332,640.81 = 150,644.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221,751.63x = 332,640.81 × 150,644.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221,751.63x = 50,110,395,404.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,110,395,404.17/221,751.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,975.32

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