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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,872.40, 363,871.20 and 149,268.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,872.40, 363,871.20 and 149,268.80 is: 223,634.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,872.40 : 363,871.20 = 149,268.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,872.40/363,871.20 = 149,268.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,872.40x = 363,871.20 × 149,268.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,872.40x = 54,314,617,378.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,314,617,378.56/242,872.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,634.37

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