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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434,007.70, 651,011.55 and 153,553.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434,007.70, 651,011.55 and 153,553.30 is: 230,329.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434,007.70 : 651,011.55 = 153,553.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434,007.70/651,011.55 = 153,553.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434,007.70x = 651,011.55 × 153,553.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434,007.70x = 99,964,971,840.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,964,971,840.62/434,007.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,329.95

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