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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,344.40, 362,016.60 and 152,309.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,344.40, 362,016.60 and 152,309.20 is: 228,463.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,344.40 : 362,016.60 = 152,309.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,344.40/362,016.60 = 152,309.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,344.40x = 362,016.60 × 152,309.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,344.40x = 55,138,458,732.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,138,458,732.72/241,344.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,463.80

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