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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,718.30, 334,994.06 and 152,151.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,718.30, 334,994.06 and 152,151.93 is: 209,996.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,718.30 : 334,994.06 = 152,151.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,718.30/334,994.06 = 152,151.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,718.30x = 334,994.06 × 152,151.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,718.30x = 50,969,993,147.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,969,993,147.92/242,718.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,996.50

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