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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,622.20, 430,019.70 and 153,566.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,622.20, 430,019.70 and 153,566.20 is: 230,395.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,622.20 : 430,019.70 = 153,566.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,622.20/430,019.70 = 153,566.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,622.20x = 430,019.70 × 153,566.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,622.20x = 66,036,491,254.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,036,491,254.14/286,622.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,395.59

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