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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,078.87, 439,297.59 and 150,932.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,078.87, 439,297.59 and 150,932.75 is: 226,233.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,078.87 : 439,297.59 = 150,932.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,078.87/439,297.59 = 150,932.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,078.87x = 439,297.59 × 150,932.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,078.87x = 66,304,391,130.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,304,391,130.58/293,078.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,233.96

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