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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,849.74, 242,538.73 and 151,362.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,849.74, 242,538.73 and 151,362.22 is: 208,764.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,849.74 : 242,538.73 = 151,362.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,849.74/242,538.73 = 151,362.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,849.74x = 242,538.73 × 151,362.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,849.74x = 36,711,200,608.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,711,200,608.78/175,849.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,764.60

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