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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,457.20, 440,185.80 and 153,258.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,457.20, 440,185.80 and 153,258.80 is: 229,888.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,457.20 : 440,185.80 = 153,258.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,457.20/440,185.80 = 153,258.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,457.20x = 440,185.80 × 153,258.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,457.20x = 67,462,347,485.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,462,347,485.04/293,457.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,888.20

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