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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420,263.55, 630,020.85 and 153,961.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420,263.55, 630,020.85 and 153,961.79 is: 230,805.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420,263.55 : 630,020.85 = 153,961.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420,263.55/630,020.85 = 153,961.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420,263.55x = 630,020.85 × 153,961.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420,263.55x = 96,999,134,653.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,999,134,653.22/420,263.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,805.49

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