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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,523.40, 362,285.10 and 152,488.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,523.40, 362,285.10 and 152,488.20 is: 228,732.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,523.40 : 362,285.10 = 152,488.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,523.40/362,285.10 = 152,488.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,523.40x = 362,285.10 × 152,488.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,523.40x = 55,244,202,785.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,244,202,785.82/241,523.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,732.30

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