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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,577.52, 430,198.40 and 153,717.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,577.52, 430,198.40 and 153,717.28 is: 230,754.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,577.52 : 430,198.40 = 153,717.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,577.52/430,198.40 = 153,717.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,577.52x = 430,198.40 × 153,717.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,577.52x = 66,128,927,908.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,128,927,908.35/286,577.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,754.07

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