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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,080.39, 438,931.67 and 142,849.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,080.39, 438,931.67 and 142,849.89 is: 213,939.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,080.39 : 438,931.67 = 142,849.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,080.39/438,931.67 = 142,849.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,080.39x = 438,931.67 × 142,849.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,080.39x = 62,701,337,868.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,701,337,868.11/293,080.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,939.04

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