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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,682.56, 333,261.90 and 151,005.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,682.56, 333,261.90 and 151,005.40 is: 208,224.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,682.56 : 333,261.90 = 151,005.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,682.56/333,261.90 = 151,005.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,682.56x = 333,261.90 × 151,005.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,682.56x = 50,324,346,514.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,324,346,514.26/241,682.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,224.98

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