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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,350.08, 334,225.38 and 151,714.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,350.08, 334,225.38 and 151,714.30 is: 209,229.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,350.08 : 334,225.38 = 151,714.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,350.08/334,225.38 = 151,714.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,350.08x = 334,225.38 × 151,714.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,350.08x = 50,706,769,568.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,706,769,568.93/242,350.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,229.43

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