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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,666.40, 363,999.60 and 154,311.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,666.40, 363,999.60 and 154,311.60 is: 231,467.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,666.40 : 363,999.60 = 154,311.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,666.40/363,999.60 = 154,311.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,666.40x = 363,999.60 × 154,311.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,666.40x = 56,169,360,675.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,169,360,675.36/242,666.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,467.40

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