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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,261.40, 439,804.35 and 152,943.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,261.40, 439,804.35 and 152,943.48 is: 229,369.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,261.40 : 439,804.35 = 152,943.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,261.40/439,804.35 = 152,943.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,261.40x = 439,804.35 × 152,943.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,261.40x = 67,265,207,808.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,265,207,808.14/293,261.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,369.46

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