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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,459.78, 440,131.35 and 143,635.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,459.78, 440,131.35 and 143,635.70 is: 215,425.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,459.78 : 440,131.35 = 143,635.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,459.78/440,131.35 = 143,635.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,459.78x = 440,131.35 × 143,635.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,459.78x = 63,218,574,549.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,218,574,549.20/293,459.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,425.00

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