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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,973.52, 333,819 and 151,171.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,973.52, 333,819 and 151,171.44 is: 208,551.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,973.52 : 333,819 = 151,171.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,973.52/333,819 = 151,171.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,973.52x = 333,819 × 151,171.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,973.52x = 50,463,898,929.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,463,898,929.36/241,973.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,551.33

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