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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243,328.55, 335,770.80 and 157,289.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243,328.55, 335,770.80 and 157,289.54 is: 217,044.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243,328.55 : 335,770.80 = 157,289.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243,328.55/335,770.80 = 157,289.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243,328.55x = 335,770.80 × 157,289.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243,328.55x = 52,813,234,677.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,813,234,677.43/243,328.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,044.96

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