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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,563.20, 363,844.80 and 149,121.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,563.20, 363,844.80 and 149,121.60 is: 223,682.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,563.20 : 363,844.80 = 149,121.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,563.20/363,844.80 = 149,121.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,563.20x = 363,844.80 × 149,121.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,563.20x = 54,257,118,727.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,257,118,727.68/242,563.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,682.40

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