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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,782.87, 333,830.30 and 150,452.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,782.87, 333,830.30 and 150,452.30 is: 225,446.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,782.87 : 333,830.30 = 150,452.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,782.87/333,830.30 = 150,452.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,782.87x = 333,830.30 × 150,452.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,782.87x = 50,225,536,527.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,225,536,527.00/222,782.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,446.13

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