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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,964.80, 427,447.20 and 153,892.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,964.80, 427,447.20 and 153,892.80 is: 230,839.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,964.80 : 427,447.20 = 153,892.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,964.80/427,447.20 = 153,892.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,964.80x = 427,447.20 × 153,892.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,964.80x = 65,781,046,460.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,781,046,460.16/284,964.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,839.20

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