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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,063.93, 333,818.91 and 154,876.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,063.93, 333,818.91 and 154,876.59 is: 213,582.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,063.93 : 333,818.91 = 154,876.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,063.93/333,818.91 = 154,876.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,063.93x = 333,818.91 × 154,876.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,063.93x = 51,700,734,458.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,700,734,458.32/242,063.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,582.98

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