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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,992.80, 431,794.80 and 153,079.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,992.80, 431,794.80 and 153,079.20 is: 229,515.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,992.80 : 431,794.80 = 153,079.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,992.80/431,794.80 = 153,079.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,992.80x = 431,794.80 × 153,079.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,992.80x = 66,098,802,548.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,098,802,548.16/287,992.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,515.47

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