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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295,968.73, 443,815.07 and 153,775.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295,968.73, 443,815.07 and 153,775.78 is: 230,591.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295,968.73 : 443,815.07 = 153,775.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295,968.73/443,815.07 = 153,775.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295,968.73x = 443,815.07 × 153,775.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295,968.73x = 68,248,008,565.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,248,008,565.00/295,968.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,591.96

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