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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,599.32, 334,779.35 and 152,004.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,599.32, 334,779.35 and 152,004.21 is: 209,760.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,599.32 : 334,779.35 = 152,004.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,599.32/334,779.35 = 152,004.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,599.32x = 334,779.35 × 152,004.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,599.32x = 50,887,870,488.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,887,870,488.75/242,599.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,760.98

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