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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,172.80, 439,759.20 and 153,204.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,172.80, 439,759.20 and 153,204.80 is: 229,807.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,172.80 : 439,759.20 = 153,204.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,172.80/439,759.20 = 153,204.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,172.80x = 439,759.20 × 153,204.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,172.80x = 67,373,220,284.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,373,220,284.16/293,172.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,807.20

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