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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,214.20, 363,278.10 and 153,308.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,214.20, 363,278.10 and 153,308.60 is: 229,935.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,214.20 : 363,278.10 = 153,308.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,214.20/363,278.10 = 153,308.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,214.20x = 363,278.10 × 153,308.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,214.20x = 55,693,656,921.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,693,656,921.66/242,214.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,935.56

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