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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,346.08, 334,219.86 and 151,710.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,346.08, 334,219.86 and 151,710.30 is: 209,223.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,346.08 : 334,219.86 = 151,710.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,346.08/334,219.86 = 151,710.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,346.08x = 334,219.86 × 151,710.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,346.08x = 50,704,595,226.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,704,595,226.56/242,346.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,223.91

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