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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,427.60, 440,141.40 and 151,272.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,427.60, 440,141.40 and 151,272.60 is: 226,908.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,427.60 : 440,141.40 = 151,272.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,427.60/440,141.40 = 151,272.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,427.60x = 440,141.40 × 151,272.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,427.60x = 66,581,333,945.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,581,333,945.64/293,427.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,908.90

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