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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,149.40, 440,015.70 and 143,558.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,149.40, 440,015.70 and 143,558.60 is: 215,480.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,149.40 : 440,015.70 = 143,558.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,149.40/440,015.70 = 143,558.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,149.40x = 440,015.70 × 143,558.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,149.40x = 63,168,037,870.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,168,037,870.02/293,149.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,480.70

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