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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,343.46, 334,216.25 and 151,707.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,343.46, 334,216.25 and 151,707.68 is: 209,220.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,343.46 : 334,216.25 = 151,707.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,343.46/334,216.25 = 151,707.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,343.46x = 334,216.25 × 151,707.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,343.46x = 50,703,169,476.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,703,169,476.18/242,343.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,220.29

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