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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,515.20, 440,272.80 and 153,241.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,515.20, 440,272.80 and 153,241.20 is: 229,861.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,515.20 : 440,272.80 = 153,241.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,515.20/440,272.80 = 153,241.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,515.20x = 440,272.80 × 153,241.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,515.20x = 67,467,932,199.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,467,932,199.36/293,515.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,861.80

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