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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,577.20, 440,365.80 and 153,609.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,577.20, 440,365.80 and 153,609.20 is: 230,413.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,577.20 : 440,365.80 = 153,609.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,577.20/440,365.80 = 153,609.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,577.20x = 440,365.80 × 153,609.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,577.20x = 67,644,238,245.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,644,238,245.36/293,577.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,413.80

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