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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,281.80, 363,422.70 and 153,635.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,281.80, 363,422.70 and 153,635.40 is: 230,453.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,281.80 : 363,422.70 = 153,635.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,281.80/363,422.70 = 153,635.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,281.80x = 363,422.70 × 153,635.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,281.80x = 55,834,591,883.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,834,591,883.58/242,281.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,453.10

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