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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,769.68, 333,538.66 and 150,968

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,769.68, 333,538.66 and 150,968 is: 208,271.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,769.68 : 333,538.66 = 150,968 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,769.68/333,538.66 = 150,968/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,769.68x = 333,538.66 × 150,968
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,769.68x = 50,353,664,422.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,353,664,422.88/241,769.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,271.22

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