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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243,520.72, 335,841.02 and 152,885.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243,520.72, 335,841.02 and 152,885.13 is: 210,844.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243,520.72 : 335,841.02 = 152,885.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243,520.72/335,841.02 = 152,885.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243,520.72x = 335,841.02 × 152,885.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243,520.72x = 51,345,098,002.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,345,098,002.03/243,520.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,844.88

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