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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,739.63, 363,776.94 and 154,055.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,739.63, 363,776.94 and 154,055.37 is: 230,872.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,739.63 : 363,776.94 = 154,055.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,739.63/363,776.94 = 154,055.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,739.63x = 363,776.94 × 154,055.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,739.63x = 56,041,791,089.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,041,791,089.17/242,739.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,872.03

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