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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,015.46, 439,134.98 and 150,854.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,015.46, 439,134.98 and 150,854.98 is: 226,082.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,015.46 : 439,134.98 = 150,854.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,015.46/439,134.98 = 150,854.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,015.46x = 439,134.98 × 150,854.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,015.46x = 66,245,698,625.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,245,698,625.20/293,015.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,082.61

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