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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,195.48, 334,237.74 and 151,522.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,195.48, 334,237.74 and 151,522.46 is: 209,105.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,195.48 : 334,237.74 = 151,522.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,195.48/334,237.74 = 151,522.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,195.48x = 334,237.74 × 151,522.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,195.48x = 50,644,524,589.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,644,524,589.64/242,195.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,105.99

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