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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,489.20, 506,233.80 and 150,865.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,489.20, 506,233.80 and 150,865.20 is: 226,297.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,489.20 : 506,233.80 = 150,865.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,489.20/506,233.80 = 150,865.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,489.20x = 506,233.80 × 150,865.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,489.20x = 76,373,063,483.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,373,063,483.76/337,489.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,297.80

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