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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,197.48, 334,240.50 and 151,524.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,197.48, 334,240.50 and 151,524.46 is: 209,108.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,197.48 : 334,240.50 = 151,524.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,197.48/334,240.50 = 151,524.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,197.48x = 334,240.50 × 151,524.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,197.48x = 50,645,611,272.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,645,611,272.63/242,197.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,108.75

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