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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,016.72, 314,706.36 and 150,355.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,016.72, 314,706.36 and 150,355.68 is: 207,519.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,016.72 : 314,706.36 = 150,355.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,016.72/314,706.36 = 150,355.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,016.72x = 314,706.36 × 150,355.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,016.72x = 47,317,888,758.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,317,888,758.12/228,016.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,519.38

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