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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,323.11, 334,570.50 and 151,715.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,323.11, 334,570.50 and 151,715.70 is: 209,470.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,323.11 : 334,570.50 = 151,715.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,323.11/334,570.50 = 151,715.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,323.11x = 334,570.50 × 151,715.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,323.11x = 50,759,597,606.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,759,597,606.85/242,323.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,470.73

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