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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,727.76, 363,204 and 153,023.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,727.76, 363,204 and 153,023.04 is: 229,922.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,727.76 : 363,204 = 153,023.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,727.76/363,204 = 153,023.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,727.76x = 363,204 × 153,023.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,727.76x = 55,578,580,220.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,578,580,220.16/241,727.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,922.21

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