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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,564.40, 363,457.80 and 153,658.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,564.40, 363,457.80 and 153,658.80 is: 230,241.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,564.40 : 363,457.80 = 153,658.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,564.40/363,457.80 = 153,658.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,564.40x = 363,457.80 × 153,658.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,564.40x = 55,848,489,398.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,848,489,398.64/242,564.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,241.90

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