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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,150.99, 334,332.97 and 151,543.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,150.99, 334,332.97 and 151,543.58 is: 209,233.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,150.99 : 334,332.97 = 151,543.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,150.99/334,332.97 = 151,543.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,150.99x = 334,332.97 × 151,543.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,150.99x = 50,666,013,135.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,666,013,135.31/242,150.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,233.15

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