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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,506.20, 440,259.30 and 153,232.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,506.20, 440,259.30 and 153,232.20 is: 229,848.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,506.20 : 440,259.30 = 153,232.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,506.20/440,259.30 = 153,232.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,506.20x = 440,259.30 × 153,232.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,506.20x = 67,461,901,109.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,461,901,109.46/293,506.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,848.30

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