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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,851.14, 334,983.06 and 156,777.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,851.14, 334,983.06 and 156,777.03 is: 216,254.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,851.14 : 334,983.06 = 156,777.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,851.14/334,983.06 = 156,777.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,851.14x = 334,983.06 × 156,777.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,851.14x = 52,517,649,247.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,517,649,247.11/242,851.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,254.49

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