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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,330.54, 439,995.82 and 153,056.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,330.54, 439,995.82 and 153,056.36 is: 229,584.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,330.54 : 439,995.82 = 153,056.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,330.54/439,995.82 = 153,056.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,330.54x = 439,995.82 × 153,056.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,330.54x = 67,344,158,624.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,344,158,624.42/293,330.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,584.55

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