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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,457.78, 440,128.35 and 143,633.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,457.78, 440,128.35 and 143,633.70 is: 215,422.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,457.78 : 440,128.35 = 143,633.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,457.78/440,128.35 = 143,633.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,457.78x = 440,128.35 × 143,633.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,457.78x = 63,217,263,385.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,217,263,385.40/293,457.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,422.01

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