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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,994.40, 439,783.20 and 143,403.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,994.40, 439,783.20 and 143,403.60 is: 215,248.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,994.40 : 439,783.20 = 143,403.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,994.40/439,783.20 = 143,403.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,994.40x = 439,783.20 × 143,403.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,994.40x = 63,066,494,099.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,066,494,099.52/292,994.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,248.12

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