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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,979.53, 314,655.14 and 150,318.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,979.53, 314,655.14 and 150,318.56 is: 207,468.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,979.53 : 314,655.14 = 150,318.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,979.53/314,655.14 = 150,318.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,979.53x = 314,655.14 × 150,318.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,979.53x = 47,298,506,343.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,298,506,343.92/227,979.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,468.21

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