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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,117.51, 439,450.97 and 148,904.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,117.51, 439,450.97 and 148,904.76 is: 223,242.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,117.51 : 439,450.97 = 148,904.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,117.51/439,450.97 = 148,904.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,117.51x = 439,450.97 × 148,904.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,117.51x = 65,436,342,646.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,436,342,646.53/293,117.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,242.70

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