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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,032.40, 363,048.60 and 153,677.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,032.40, 363,048.60 and 153,677.60 is: 230,516.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,032.40 : 363,048.60 = 153,677.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,032.40/363,048.60 = 153,677.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,032.40x = 363,048.60 × 153,677.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,032.40x = 55,792,437,531.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,792,437,531.36/242,032.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,516.40

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