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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,083.20, 439,624.80 and 152,823.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,083.20, 439,624.80 and 152,823.60 is: 229,235.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,083.20 : 439,624.80 = 152,823.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,083.20/439,624.80 = 152,823.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,083.20x = 439,624.80 × 152,823.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,083.20x = 67,185,044,585.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,185,044,585.28/293,083.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,235.40

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