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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,031.80, 363,047.70 and 153,385.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,031.80, 363,047.70 and 153,385.40 is: 230,078.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,031.80 : 363,047.70 = 153,385.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,031.80/363,047.70 = 153,385.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,031.80x = 363,047.70 × 153,385.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,031.80x = 55,686,216,683.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,686,216,683.58/242,031.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,078.10

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