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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,475.49, 363,663.55 and 152,476.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,475.49, 363,663.55 and 152,476.93 is: 228,684.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,475.49 : 363,663.55 = 152,476.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,475.49/363,663.55 = 152,476.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,475.49x = 363,663.55 × 152,476.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,475.49x = 55,450,301,656.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,450,301,656.90/242,475.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,684.15

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