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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,438.40, 440,157.60 and 135,974.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,438.40, 440,157.60 and 135,974.40 is: 203,961.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,438.40 : 440,157.60 = 135,974.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,438.40/440,157.60 = 135,974.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,438.40x = 440,157.60 × 135,974.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,438.40x = 59,850,165,565.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,850,165,565.44/293,438.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,961.60

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