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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,835.98, 335,325.14 and 152,347.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,835.98, 335,325.14 and 152,347.50 is: 210,372.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,835.98 : 335,325.14 = 152,347.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,835.98/335,325.14 = 152,347.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,835.98x = 335,325.14 × 152,347.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,835.98x = 51,085,946,766.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,085,946,766.15/242,835.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,372.23

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