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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,222.11, 334,261.56 and 151,628.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,222.11, 334,261.56 and 151,628.03 is: 209,243.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,222.11 : 334,261.56 = 151,628.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,222.11/334,261.56 = 151,628.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,222.11x = 334,261.56 × 151,628.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,222.11x = 50,683,421,847.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,683,421,847.53/242,222.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,243.59

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