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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,314.80, 363,472.20 and 153,668.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,314.80, 363,472.20 and 153,668.40 is: 230,502.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,314.80 : 363,472.20 = 153,668.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,314.80/363,472.20 = 153,668.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,314.80x = 363,472.20 × 153,668.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,314.80x = 55,854,191,418.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,854,191,418.48/242,314.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,502.60

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