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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,565.40, 363,459.30 and 153,659.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,565.40, 363,459.30 and 153,659.80 is: 230,243.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,565.40 : 363,459.30 = 153,659.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,565.40/363,459.30 = 153,659.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,565.40x = 363,459.30 × 153,659.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,565.40x = 55,849,083,346.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,849,083,346.14/242,565.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,243.40

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