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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,348.08, 334,222.62 and 151,712.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,348.08, 334,222.62 and 151,712.30 is: 209,226.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,348.08 : 334,222.62 = 151,712.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,348.08/334,222.62 = 151,712.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,348.08x = 334,222.62 × 151,712.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,348.08x = 50,705,682,392.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,705,682,392.23/242,348.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,226.67

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