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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,586.90, 363,491.55 and 153,681.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,586.90, 363,491.55 and 153,681.30 is: 230,275.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,586.90 : 363,491.55 = 153,681.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,586.90/363,491.55 = 153,681.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,586.90x = 363,491.55 × 153,681.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,586.90x = 55,861,853,943.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,861,853,943.02/242,586.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,275.64

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