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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,002.60, 330,003.90 and 153,517.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,002.60, 330,003.90 and 153,517.80 is: 230,276.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,002.60 : 330,003.90 = 153,517.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,002.60/330,003.90 = 153,517.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,002.60x = 330,003.90 × 153,517.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,002.60x = 50,661,472,719.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,661,472,719.42/220,002.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,276.70

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