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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,272.88, 609,076.84 and 153,409.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,272.88, 609,076.84 and 153,409.92 is: 229,989.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,272.88 : 609,076.84 = 153,409.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,272.88/609,076.84 = 153,409.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,272.88x = 609,076.84 × 153,409.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,272.88x = 93,438,429,298.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,438,429,298.25/406,272.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,989.33

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