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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,250.26, 334,304.82 and 150,335.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,250.26, 334,304.82 and 150,335.24 is: 207,462.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,250.26 : 334,304.82 = 150,335.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,250.26/334,304.82 = 150,335.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,250.26x = 334,304.82 × 150,335.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,250.26x = 50,257,793,676.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,257,793,676.33/242,250.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,462.29

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