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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,040.40, 363,060.60 and 153,685.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,040.40, 363,060.60 and 153,685.60 is: 230,528.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,040.40 : 363,060.60 = 153,685.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,040.40/363,060.60 = 153,685.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,040.40x = 363,060.60 × 153,685.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,040.40x = 55,797,186,147.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,797,186,147.36/242,040.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,528.40

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