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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,229.38, 363,099.81 and 152,336.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,229.38, 363,099.81 and 152,336.33 is: 228,350.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,229.38 : 363,099.81 = 152,336.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,229.38/363,099.81 = 152,336.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,229.38x = 363,099.81 × 152,336.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,229.38x = 55,313,290,663.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,313,290,663.60/242,229.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,350.88

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