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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331,317.82, 496,516.94 and 150,962.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331,317.82, 496,516.94 and 150,962.48 is: 226,234.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331,317.82 : 496,516.94 = 150,962.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331,317.82/496,516.94 = 150,962.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331,317.82x = 496,516.94 × 150,962.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331,317.82x = 74,955,429,448.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,955,429,448.96/331,317.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,234.22

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