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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,646.30, 363,969.45 and 153,999.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,646.30, 363,969.45 and 153,999.90 is: 230,999.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,646.30 : 363,969.45 = 153,999.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,646.30/363,969.45 = 153,999.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,646.30x = 363,969.45 × 153,999.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,646.30x = 56,051,258,903.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,051,258,903.06/242,646.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,999.85

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