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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,665.20, 430,084.20 and 153,609.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,665.20, 430,084.20 and 153,609.20 is: 230,460.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,665.20 : 430,084.20 = 153,609.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,665.20/430,084.20 = 153,609.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,665.20x = 430,084.20 × 153,609.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,665.20x = 66,064,889,894.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,064,889,894.64/286,665.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,460.10

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