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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,411.40, 440,117.10 and 135,947.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,411.40, 440,117.10 and 135,947.40 is: 203,921.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,411.40 : 440,117.10 = 135,947.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,411.40/440,117.10 = 135,947.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,411.40x = 440,117.10 × 135,947.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,411.40x = 59,832,775,440.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,832,775,440.54/293,411.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,921.10

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