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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453,067.23, 679,176.39 and 153,337.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453,067.23, 679,176.39 and 153,337.96 is: 229,863.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453,067.23 : 679,176.39 = 153,337.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453,067.23/679,176.39 = 153,337.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453,067.23x = 679,176.39 × 153,337.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453,067.23x = 104,143,521,356.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,143,521,356.08/453,067.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,863.29

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