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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,834.48, 335,323.07 and 152,346

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,834.48, 335,323.07 and 152,346 is: 210,370.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,834.48 : 335,323.07 = 152,346 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,834.48/335,323.07 = 152,346/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,834.48x = 335,323.07 × 152,346
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,834.48x = 51,085,128,422.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,085,128,422.22/242,834.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,370.16

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