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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,462.93, 333,220.11 and 150,871.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,462.93, 333,220.11 and 150,871.43 is: 208,203.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,462.93 : 333,220.11 = 150,871.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,462.93/333,220.11 = 150,871.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,462.93x = 333,220.11 × 150,871.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,462.93x = 50,273,392,834.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,273,392,834.36/241,462.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,203.36

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