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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,579.40, 363,005.10 and 153,875.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,579.40, 363,005.10 and 153,875.40 is: 230,265.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,579.40 : 363,005.10 = 153,875.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,579.40/363,005.10 = 153,875.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,579.40x = 363,005.10 × 153,875.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,579.40x = 55,857,554,964.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,857,554,964.54/242,579.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,265.04

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