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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221,806.20, 332,709.30 and 150,947.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221,806.20, 332,709.30 and 150,947.40 is: 226,421.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221,806.20 : 332,709.30 = 150,947.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221,806.20/332,709.30 = 150,947.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221,806.20x = 332,709.30 × 150,947.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221,806.20x = 50,221,603,790.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,221,603,790.82/221,806.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,421.10

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