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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,098.15, 439,580.04 and 141,217.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,098.15, 439,580.04 and 141,217.66 is: 211,794.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,098.15 : 439,580.04 = 141,217.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,098.15/439,580.04 = 141,217.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,098.15x = 439,580.04 × 141,217.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,098.15x = 62,076,464,631.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,076,464,631.51/293,098.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,794.12

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