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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,996.60, 361,494.90 and 152,423.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,996.60, 361,494.90 and 152,423.10 is: 228,634.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,996.60 : 361,494.90 = 152,423.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,996.60/361,494.90 = 152,423.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,996.60x = 361,494.90 × 152,423.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,996.60x = 55,100,173,292.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,100,173,292.19/240,996.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,634.65

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