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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243,141.26, 335,712.74 and 157,151.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243,141.26, 335,712.74 and 157,151.16 is: 216,983.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243,141.26 : 335,712.74 = 157,151.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243,141.26/335,712.74 = 157,151.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243,141.26x = 335,712.74 × 157,151.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243,141.26x = 52,757,645,732.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,757,645,732.02/243,141.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,983.52

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