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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,780.17, 338,005.89 and 150,714.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,780.17, 338,005.89 and 150,714.11 is: 225,627.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,780.17 : 338,005.89 = 150,714.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,780.17/338,005.89 = 150,714.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,780.17x = 338,005.89 × 150,714.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,780.17x = 50,942,257,731.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,942,257,731.12/225,780.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,627.69

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