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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229,774.84, 344,212.98 and 150,647.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229,774.84, 344,212.98 and 150,647.56 is: 225,676.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229,774.84 : 344,212.98 = 150,647.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229,774.84/344,212.98 = 150,647.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229,774.84x = 344,212.98 × 150,647.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229,774.84x = 51,854,845,557.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,854,845,557.33/229,774.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,676.78

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