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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,146.14, 334,326.24 and 151,538.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,146.14, 334,326.24 and 151,538.70 is: 209,226.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,146.14 : 334,326.24 = 151,538.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,146.14/334,326.24 = 151,538.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,146.14x = 334,326.24 × 151,538.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,146.14x = 50,663,363,785.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,663,363,785.49/242,146.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,226.39

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