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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,213.70, 439,820.55 and 199,901.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,213.70, 439,820.55 and 199,901.70 is: 299,852.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,213.70 : 439,820.55 = 199,901.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,213.70/439,820.55 = 199,901.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,213.70x = 439,820.55 × 199,901.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,213.70x = 87,920,875,639.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,920,875,639.94/293,213.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299,852.55

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