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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,835.48, 335,324.45 and 152,347

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,835.48, 335,324.45 and 152,347 is: 210,371.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,835.48 : 335,324.45 = 152,347 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,835.48/335,324.45 = 152,347/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,835.48x = 335,324.45 × 152,347
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,835.48x = 51,085,673,984.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,085,673,984.15/242,835.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,371.54

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