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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,510.20, 440,265.30 and 153,236.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,510.20, 440,265.30 and 153,236.20 is: 229,854.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,510.20 : 440,265.30 = 153,236.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,510.20/440,265.30 = 153,236.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,510.20x = 440,265.30 × 153,236.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,510.20x = 67,464,581,563.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,464,581,563.86/293,510.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,854.30

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