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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,624.40, 363,072.60 and 153,920.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,624.40, 363,072.60 and 153,920.40 is: 230,332.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,624.40 : 363,072.60 = 153,920.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,624.40/363,072.60 = 153,920.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,624.40x = 363,072.60 × 153,920.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,624.40x = 55,884,279,821.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,884,279,821.04/242,624.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,332.48

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