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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,050.15, 362,743.07 and 153,144.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,050.15, 362,743.07 and 153,144.50 is: 229,506.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,050.15 : 362,743.07 = 153,144.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,050.15/362,743.07 = 153,144.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,050.15x = 362,743.07 × 153,144.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,050.15x = 55,552,106,083.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,552,106,083.62/242,050.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,506.60

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