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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,660.20, 430,076.70 and 153,604.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,660.20, 430,076.70 and 153,604.20 is: 230,452.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,660.20 : 430,076.70 = 153,604.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,660.20/430,076.70 = 153,604.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,660.20x = 430,076.70 × 153,604.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,660.20x = 66,061,587,442.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,061,587,442.14/286,660.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,452.60

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