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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,242.30, 363,363.45 and 148,930.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,242.30, 363,363.45 and 148,930.30 is: 223,395.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,242.30 : 363,363.45 = 148,930.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,242.30/363,363.45 = 148,930.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,242.30x = 363,363.45 × 148,930.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,242.30x = 54,115,827,617.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,115,827,617.54/242,242.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,395.45

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