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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243,974.79, 336,645.03 and 153,266.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243,974.79, 336,645.03 and 153,266.51 is: 211,482.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243,974.79 : 336,645.03 = 153,266.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243,974.79/336,645.03 = 153,266.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243,974.79x = 336,645.03 × 153,266.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243,974.79x = 51,596,409,698.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,596,409,698.56/243,974.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,482.55

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