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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221,984.70, 332,977.05 and 151,125.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221,984.70, 332,977.05 and 151,125.90 is: 226,688.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221,984.70 : 332,977.05 = 151,125.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221,984.70/332,977.05 = 151,125.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221,984.70x = 332,977.05 × 151,125.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221,984.70x = 50,321,456,360.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,321,456,360.60/221,984.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,688.85

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