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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,159.70, 439,739.55 and 199,847.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,159.70, 439,739.55 and 199,847.70 is: 299,771.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,159.70 : 439,739.55 = 199,847.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,159.70/439,739.55 = 199,847.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,159.70x = 439,739.55 × 199,847.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,159.70x = 87,880,937,666.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,880,937,666.54/293,159.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299,771.55

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