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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223,188.15, 308,093.85 and 150,689.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223,188.15, 308,093.85 and 150,689.26 is: 208,014.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223,188.15 : 308,093.85 = 150,689.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223,188.15/308,093.85 = 150,689.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223,188.15x = 308,093.85 × 150,689.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223,188.15x = 46,426,431,973.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,426,431,973.14/223,188.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,014.77

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