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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221,857.59, 333,081.99 and 150,051.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221,857.59, 333,081.99 and 150,051.72 is: 225,277.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221,857.59 : 333,081.99 = 150,051.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221,857.59/333,081.99 = 150,051.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221,857.59x = 333,081.99 × 150,051.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221,857.59x = 49,979,525,500.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,979,525,500.52/221,857.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,277.51

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