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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,346.46, 334,220.38 and 151,710.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,346.46, 334,220.38 and 151,710.68 is: 209,224.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,346.46 : 334,220.38 = 151,710.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,346.46/334,220.38 = 151,710.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,346.46x = 334,220.38 × 151,710.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,346.46x = 50,704,799,069.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,704,799,069.28/242,346.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,224.43

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