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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,324.11, 334,571.88 and 151,716.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,324.11, 334,571.88 and 151,716.70 is: 209,472.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,324.11 : 334,571.88 = 151,716.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,324.11/334,571.88 = 151,716.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,324.11x = 334,571.88 × 151,716.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,324.11x = 50,760,141,546.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,760,141,546.40/242,324.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,472.11

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