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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,063.40, 362,231.10 and 153,359.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,063.40, 362,231.10 and 153,359.40 is: 229,491.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,063.40 : 362,231.10 = 153,359.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,063.40/362,231.10 = 153,359.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,063.40x = 362,231.10 × 153,359.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,063.40x = 55,551,544,157.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,551,544,157.34/242,063.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,491.71

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