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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,777.42, 338,001.76 and 150,711.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,777.42, 338,001.76 and 150,711.37 is: 225,623.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,777.42 : 338,001.76 = 150,711.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,777.42/338,001.76 = 150,711.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,777.42x = 338,001.76 × 150,711.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,777.42x = 50,940,708,312.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,940,708,312.01/225,777.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,623.57

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