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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,740.63, 363,778.44 and 154,056.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,740.63, 363,778.44 and 154,056.37 is: 230,873.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,740.63 : 363,778.44 = 154,056.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,740.63/363,778.44 = 154,056.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,740.63x = 363,778.44 × 154,056.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,740.63x = 56,042,385,950.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,042,385,950.66/242,740.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,873.53

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