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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,677.12, 363,683.76 and 153,992.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,677.12, 363,683.76 and 153,992.92 is: 230,778.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,677.12 : 363,683.76 = 153,992.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,677.12/363,683.76 = 153,992.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,677.12x = 363,683.76 × 153,992.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,677.12x = 56,004,724,158.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,004,724,158.98/242,677.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,778.76

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