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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,595.40, 363,029.10 and 153,891.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,595.40, 363,029.10 and 153,891.40 is: 230,289.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,595.40 : 363,029.10 = 153,891.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,595.40/363,029.10 = 153,891.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,595.40x = 363,029.10 × 153,891.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,595.40x = 55,867,056,439.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,867,056,439.74/242,595.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,289.02

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