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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,359.73, 440,189.78 and 139,659.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,359.73, 440,189.78 and 139,659.67 is: 209,561.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,359.73 : 440,189.78 = 139,659.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,359.73/440,189.78 = 139,659.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,359.73x = 440,189.78 × 139,659.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,359.73x = 61,476,759,656.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,476,759,656.90/293,359.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,561.00

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