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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,453.54, 440,180.34 and 153,179.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,453.54, 440,180.34 and 153,179.36 is: 229,769.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,453.54 : 440,180.34 = 153,179.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,453.54/440,180.34 = 153,179.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,453.54x = 440,180.34 × 153,179.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,453.54x = 67,426,542,765.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,426,542,765.78/293,453.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,769.06

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