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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243,932.73, 336,637.53 and 150,818.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243,932.73, 336,637.53 and 150,818.73 is: 208,136.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243,932.73 : 336,637.53 = 150,818.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243,932.73/336,637.53 = 150,818.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243,932.73x = 336,637.53 × 150,818.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243,932.73x = 50,771,244,744.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,771,244,744.94/243,932.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,136.25

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