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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,325.11, 334,573.26 and 151,717.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,325.11, 334,573.26 and 151,717.70 is: 209,473.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,325.11 : 334,573.26 = 151,717.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,325.11/334,573.26 = 151,717.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,325.11x = 334,573.26 × 151,717.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,325.11x = 50,760,685,488.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,760,685,488.70/242,325.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,473.49

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