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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,474.49, 363,662.05 and 152,475.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,474.49, 363,662.05 and 152,475.93 is: 228,682.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,474.49 : 363,662.05 = 152,475.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,474.49/363,662.05 = 152,475.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,474.49x = 363,662.05 × 152,475.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,474.49x = 55,449,709,279.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,449,709,279.46/242,474.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,682.65

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