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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,042.92, 333,927.60 and 150,119.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,042.92, 333,927.60 and 150,119.68 is: 207,108.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,042.92 : 333,927.60 = 150,119.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,042.92/333,927.60 = 150,119.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,042.92x = 333,927.60 × 150,119.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,042.92x = 50,129,104,455.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,129,104,455.17/242,042.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,108.33

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