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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,078.40, 439,617.60 and 135,614.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,078.40, 439,617.60 and 135,614.40 is: 203,421.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,078.40 : 439,617.60 = 135,614.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,078.40/439,617.60 = 135,614.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,078.40x = 439,617.60 × 135,614.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,078.40x = 59,618,477,053.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,618,477,053.44/293,078.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,421.60

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