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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,988.94, 335,210.43 and 158,075.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,988.94, 335,210.43 and 158,075.02 is: 218,069.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,988.94 : 335,210.43 = 158,075.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,988.94/335,210.43 = 158,075.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,988.94x = 335,210.43 × 158,075.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,988.94x = 52,988,395,426.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,988,395,426.46/242,988.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,069.17

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