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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,783.92, 338,011.50 and 150,717.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,783.92, 338,011.50 and 150,717.88 is: 225,633.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,783.92 : 338,011.50 = 150,717.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,783.92/338,011.50 = 150,717.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,783.92x = 338,011.50 × 150,717.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,783.92x = 50,944,376,695.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,944,376,695.62/225,783.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,633.33

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