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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,234.20, 450,221.70 and 150,416.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,234.20, 450,221.70 and 150,416.60 is: 225,559.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,234.20 : 450,221.70 = 150,416.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,234.20/450,221.70 = 150,416.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,234.20x = 450,221.70 × 150,416.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,234.20x = 67,720,817,360.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,720,817,360.22/300,234.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,559.97

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