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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,212.70, 363,275.85 and 153,307.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,212.70, 363,275.85 and 153,307.10 is: 229,933.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,212.70 : 363,275.85 = 153,307.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,212.70/363,275.85 = 153,307.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,212.70x = 363,275.85 × 153,307.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,212.70x = 55,692,767,063.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,692,767,063.54/242,212.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,933.31

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