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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,322.20, 439,637.70 and 153,008.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,322.20, 439,637.70 and 153,008.60 is: 229,332.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,322.20 : 439,637.70 = 153,008.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,322.20/439,637.70 = 153,008.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,322.20x = 439,637.70 × 153,008.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,322.20x = 67,268,348,984.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,268,348,984.22/293,322.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,332.62

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