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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,982.99, 335,098.52 and 152,348.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,982.99, 335,098.52 and 152,348.85 is: 210,104.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,982.99 : 335,098.52 = 152,348.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,982.99/335,098.52 = 152,348.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,982.99x = 335,098.52 × 152,348.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,982.99x = 51,051,873,968.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,051,873,968.27/242,982.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,104.72

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