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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,132.40, 439,632.14 and 148,892

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,132.40, 439,632.14 and 148,892 is: 223,304.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,132.40 : 439,632.14 = 148,892 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,132.40/439,632.14 = 148,892/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,132.40x = 439,632.14 × 148,892
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,132.40x = 65,457,708,588.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,457,708,588.88/293,132.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,304.24

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