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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,302.32, 363,333.06 and 153,488.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,302.32, 363,333.06 and 153,488.52 is: 230,156.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,302.32 : 363,333.06 = 153,488.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,302.32/363,333.06 = 153,488.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,302.32x = 363,333.06 × 153,488.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,302.32x = 55,767,453,646.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,767,453,646.47/242,302.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,156.50

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