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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,337.20, 363,462.60 and 153,431.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,337.20, 363,462.60 and 153,431.60 is: 230,120.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,337.20 : 363,462.60 = 153,431.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,337.20/363,462.60 = 153,431.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,337.20x = 363,462.60 × 153,431.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,337.20x = 55,766,648,258.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,766,648,258.16/242,337.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,120.05

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