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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,665.70, 430,084.95 and 153,609.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,665.70, 430,084.95 and 153,609.70 is: 230,460.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,665.70 : 430,084.95 = 153,609.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,665.70/430,084.95 = 153,609.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,665.70x = 430,084.95 × 153,609.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,665.70x = 66,065,220,144.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,065,220,144.02/286,665.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,460.85

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