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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,632.80, 363,949.20 and 153,986.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,632.80, 363,949.20 and 153,986.40 is: 230,979.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,632.80 : 363,949.20 = 153,986.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,632.80/363,949.20 = 153,986.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,632.80x = 363,949.20 × 153,986.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,632.80x = 56,043,227,090.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,043,227,090.88/242,632.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,979.60

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