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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,259.90, 439,802.10 and 152,941.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,259.90, 439,802.10 and 152,941.98 is: 229,367.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,259.90 : 439,802.10 = 152,941.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,259.90/439,802.10 = 152,941.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,259.90x = 439,802.10 × 152,941.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,259.90x = 67,264,203,982.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,264,203,982.16/293,259.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,367.21

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