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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,578.40, 363,003.60 and 153,874.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,578.40, 363,003.60 and 153,874.40 is: 230,263.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,578.40 : 363,003.60 = 153,874.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,578.40/363,003.60 = 153,874.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,578.40x = 363,003.60 × 153,874.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,578.40x = 55,856,961,147.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,856,961,147.84/242,578.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,263.54

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