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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,158.87, 362,922.40 and 150,936.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,158.87, 362,922.40 and 150,936.58 is: 226,207.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,158.87 : 362,922.40 = 150,936.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,158.87/362,922.40 = 150,936.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,158.87x = 362,922.40 × 150,936.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,158.87x = 54,778,265,861.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,778,265,861.39/242,158.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,207.97

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