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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305,183.13, 457,799.60 and 153,302.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305,183.13, 457,799.60 and 153,302.08 is: 229,965.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305,183.13 : 457,799.60 = 153,302.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305,183.13/457,799.60 = 153,302.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305,183.13x = 457,799.60 × 153,302.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305,183.13x = 70,181,630,903.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,181,630,903.17/305,183.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,965.63

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