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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243,516.66, 335,835.43 and 152,881.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243,516.66, 335,835.43 and 152,881.07 is: 210,839.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243,516.66 : 335,835.43 = 152,881.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243,516.66/335,835.43 = 152,881.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243,516.66x = 335,835.43 × 152,881.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243,516.66x = 51,342,880,569.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,342,880,569.96/243,516.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,839.29

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