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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,261.40, 363,392.10 and 153,906.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,261.40, 363,392.10 and 153,906.60 is: 230,859.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,261.40 : 363,392.10 = 153,906.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,261.40/363,392.10 = 153,906.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,261.40x = 363,392.10 × 153,906.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,261.40x = 55,928,442,577.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,928,442,577.86/242,261.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,859.90

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