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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,301.20, 363,451.80 and 148,859.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,301.20, 363,451.80 and 148,859.60 is: 223,289.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,301.20 : 363,451.80 = 148,859.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,301.20/363,451.80 = 148,859.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,301.20x = 363,451.80 × 148,859.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,301.20x = 54,103,289,567.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,103,289,567.28/242,301.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,289.40

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