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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,786.54, 333,561.93 and 150,984.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,786.54, 333,561.93 and 150,984.86 is: 208,294.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,786.54 : 333,561.93 = 150,984.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,786.54/333,561.93 = 150,984.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,786.54x = 333,561.93 × 150,984.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,786.54x = 50,362,801,302.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,362,801,302.38/241,786.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,294.48

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