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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,598.72, 339,170.44 and 150,521.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,598.72, 339,170.44 and 150,521.79 is: 225,299.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,598.72 : 339,170.44 = 150,521.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,598.72/339,170.44 = 150,521.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,598.72x = 339,170.44 × 150,521.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,598.72x = 51,052,542,921.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,052,542,921.70/226,598.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,299.35

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