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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,351.58, 334,227.45 and 151,715.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,351.58, 334,227.45 and 151,715.80 is: 209,231.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,351.58 : 334,227.45 = 151,715.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,351.58/334,227.45 = 151,715.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,351.58x = 334,227.45 × 151,715.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,351.58x = 50,707,584,958.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,707,584,958.71/242,351.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,231.50

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