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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,732.70, 440,599.05 and 153,534.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,732.70, 440,599.05 and 153,534.30 is: 230,301.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,732.70 : 440,599.05 = 153,534.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,732.70/440,599.05 = 153,534.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,732.70x = 440,599.05 × 153,534.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,732.70x = 67,647,066,722.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,647,066,722.42/293,732.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,301.45

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