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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,005.60, 333,008.40 and 151,503.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,005.60, 333,008.40 and 151,503.20 is: 227,254.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,005.60 : 333,008.40 = 151,503.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,005.60/333,008.40 = 151,503.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,005.60x = 333,008.40 × 151,503.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,005.60x = 50,451,838,226.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,451,838,226.88/222,005.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,254.80

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