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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322,099.22, 483,050.40 and 153,530.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322,099.22, 483,050.40 and 153,530.73 is: 230,249.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,099.22 : 483,050.40 = 153,530.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,099.22/483,050.40 = 153,530.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,099.22x = 483,050.40 × 153,530.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,099.22x = 74,163,080,538.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,163,080,538.79/322,099.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,249.18

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