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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,109.24, 334,183.50 and 157,238.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,109.24, 334,183.50 and 157,238.52 is: 217,036.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,109.24 : 334,183.50 = 157,238.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,109.24/334,183.50 = 157,238.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,109.24x = 334,183.50 × 157,238.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,109.24x = 52,546,518,948.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,546,518,948.42/242,109.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,036.40

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