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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,722.46, 334,738.86 and 152,088.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,722.46, 334,738.86 and 152,088.14 is: 209,744.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,722.46 : 334,738.86 = 152,088.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,722.46/334,738.86 = 152,088.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,722.46x = 334,738.86 × 152,088.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,722.46x = 50,909,810,603.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,909,810,603.12/242,722.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,744.95

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