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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,837.70, 364,584.60 and 154,264.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,837.70, 364,584.60 and 154,264.20 is: 231,604.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,837.70 : 364,584.60 = 154,264.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,837.70/364,584.60 = 154,264.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,837.70x = 364,584.60 × 154,264.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,837.70x = 56,242,351,651.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,242,351,651.32/242,837.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,604.70

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