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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,039.26, 439,637.78 and 150,807.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,039.26, 439,637.78 and 150,807.04 is: 226,251.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,039.26 : 439,637.78 = 150,807.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,039.26/439,637.78 = 150,807.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,039.26x = 439,637.78 × 150,807.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,039.26x = 66,300,471,551.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,300,471,551.89/293,039.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,251.16

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