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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,463.42, 333,220.82 and 150,871.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,463.42, 333,220.82 and 150,871.94 is: 208,204.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,463.42 : 333,220.82 = 150,871.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,463.42/333,220.82 = 150,871.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,463.42x = 333,220.82 × 150,871.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,463.42x = 50,273,671,561.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,273,671,561.79/241,463.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,204.09

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