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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,582.55, 363,873.83 and 153,936.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,582.55, 363,873.83 and 153,936.15 is: 230,904.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,582.55 : 363,873.83 = 153,936.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,582.55/363,873.83 = 153,936.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,582.55x = 363,873.83 × 153,936.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,582.55x = 56,013,335,706.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,013,335,706.27/242,582.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,904.23

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