Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,614.12, 363,313.50 and 153,599.08
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 242,614.12, 363,313.50 and 153,599.08 is: 230,013.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
242,614.12 : 363,313.50 = 153,599.08 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
242,614.12/363,313.50 = 153,599.08/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
242,614.12x = 363,313.50 × 153,599.08 - Step 4: Simplify right side
242,614.12x = 55,804,619,351.58 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 55,804,619,351.58/242,614.12 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 230,013.90
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