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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,786.42, 338,015.26 and 150,720.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,786.42, 338,015.26 and 150,720.38 is: 225,637.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,786.42 : 338,015.26 = 150,720.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,786.42/338,015.26 = 150,720.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,786.42x = 338,015.26 × 150,720.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,786.42x = 50,945,788,433.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,945,788,433.00/225,786.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,637.08

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