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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,347.08, 334,221.24 and 151,711.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,347.08, 334,221.24 and 151,711.30 is: 209,225.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,347.08 : 334,221.24 = 151,711.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,347.08/334,221.24 = 151,711.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,347.08x = 334,221.24 × 151,711.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,347.08x = 50,705,138,808.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,705,138,808.01/242,347.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,225.29

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