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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,462.43, 333,219.42 and 150,870.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,462.43, 333,219.42 and 150,870.92 is: 208,202.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,462.43 : 333,219.42 = 150,870.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,462.43/333,219.42 = 150,870.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,462.43x = 333,219.42 × 150,870.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,462.43x = 50,273,121,290.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,273,121,290.31/241,462.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,202.67

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