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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,895.80, 440,858.10 and 153,927.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,895.80, 440,858.10 and 153,927.80 is: 230,899.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,895.80 : 440,858.10 = 153,927.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,895.80/440,858.10 = 153,927.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,895.80x = 440,858.10 × 153,927.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,895.80x = 67,860,317,445.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,860,317,445.18/293,895.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,899.24

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