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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,826.39, 440,149.07 and 153,289.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,826.39, 440,149.07 and 153,289.77 is: 229,626.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,826.39 : 440,149.07 = 153,289.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,826.39/440,149.07 = 153,289.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,826.39x = 440,149.07 × 153,289.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,826.39x = 67,470,348,438.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,470,348,438.68/293,826.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,626.58

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