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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,050.90, 362,744.19 and 153,145.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,050.90, 362,744.19 and 153,145.25 is: 229,507.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,050.90 : 362,744.19 = 153,145.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,050.90/362,744.19 = 153,145.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,050.90x = 362,744.19 × 153,145.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,050.90x = 55,552,549,663.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,552,549,663.60/242,050.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,507.72

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