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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,432.20, 440,148.30 and 153,233.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,432.20, 440,148.30 and 153,233.80 is: 229,850.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,432.20 : 440,148.30 = 153,233.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,432.20/440,148.30 = 153,233.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,432.20x = 440,148.30 × 153,233.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,432.20x = 67,445,596,572.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,445,596,572.54/293,432.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,850.70

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