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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,901.60, 364,162.80 and 154,138.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,901.60, 364,162.80 and 154,138.56 is: 231,087.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,901.60 : 364,162.80 = 154,138.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,901.60/364,162.80 = 154,138.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,901.60x = 364,162.80 × 154,138.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,901.60x = 56,131,529,597.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,131,529,597.57/242,901.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,087.53

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