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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,222.61, 334,262.25 and 151,628.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,222.61, 334,262.25 and 151,628.53 is: 209,244.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,222.61 : 334,262.25 = 151,628.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,222.61/334,262.25 = 151,628.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,222.61x = 334,262.25 × 151,628.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,222.61x = 50,683,693,601.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,683,693,601.99/242,222.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,244.27

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