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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,346.24, 334,220.09 and 151,710.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,346.24, 334,220.09 and 151,710.46 is: 209,224.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,346.24 : 334,220.09 = 151,710.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,346.24/334,220.09 = 151,710.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,346.24x = 334,220.09 × 151,710.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,346.24x = 50,704,683,595.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,704,683,595.14/242,346.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,224.14

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