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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,657.20, 430,072.20 and 153,601.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,657.20, 430,072.20 and 153,601.20 is: 230,448.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,657.20 : 430,072.20 = 153,601.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,657.20/430,072.20 = 153,601.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,657.20x = 430,072.20 × 153,601.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,657.20x = 66,059,606,006.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,059,606,006.64/286,657.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,448.10

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