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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295,968.23, 443,814.31 and 153,775.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295,968.23, 443,814.31 and 153,775.28 is: 230,591.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295,968.23 : 443,814.31 = 153,775.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295,968.23/443,814.31 = 153,775.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295,968.23x = 443,814.31 × 153,775.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295,968.23x = 68,247,667,728.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,247,667,728.57/295,968.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,591.20

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