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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,716.30, 312,998.07 and 150,339.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,716.30, 312,998.07 and 150,339.17 is: 207,553.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,716.30 : 312,998.07 = 150,339.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,716.30/312,998.07 = 150,339.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,716.30x = 312,998.07 × 150,339.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,716.30x = 47,055,871,401.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,055,871,401.67/226,716.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,553.98

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