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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221,810.80, 332,711.20 and 150,555.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221,810.80, 332,711.20 and 150,555.60 is: 225,830.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221,810.80 : 332,711.20 = 150,555.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221,810.80/332,711.20 = 150,555.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221,810.80x = 332,711.20 × 150,555.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221,810.80x = 50,091,534,342.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,091,534,342.72/221,810.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,830.01

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