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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,463.93, 333,221.49 and 150,872.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,463.93, 333,221.49 and 150,872.43 is: 208,204.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,463.93 : 333,221.49 = 150,872.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,463.93/333,221.49 = 150,872.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,463.93x = 333,221.49 × 150,872.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,463.93x = 50,273,935,924.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,273,935,924.52/241,463.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,204.74

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