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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,588.40, 363,882.60 and 154,233.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,588.40, 363,882.60 and 154,233.60 is: 231,350.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,588.40 : 363,882.60 = 154,233.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,588.40/363,882.60 = 154,233.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,588.40x = 363,882.60 × 154,233.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,588.40x = 56,122,923,375.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,122,923,375.36/242,588.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,350.40

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