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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,985.24, 335,101.61 and 152,351.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,985.24, 335,101.61 and 152,351.10 is: 210,107.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,985.24 : 335,101.61 = 152,351.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,985.24/335,101.61 = 152,351.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,985.24x = 335,101.61 × 152,351.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,985.24x = 51,053,099,276.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,053,099,276.15/242,985.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,107.82

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