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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243,513.28, 336,262.12 and 153,026

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243,513.28, 336,262.12 and 153,026 is: 211,310.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243,513.28 : 336,262.12 = 153,026 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243,513.28/336,262.12 = 153,026/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243,513.28x = 336,262.12 × 153,026
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243,513.28x = 51,456,847,175.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,456,847,175.12/243,513.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,310.23

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